It is imperative to curb obesity through dietary interventions

Recently, a modeling study covering 8 countries published in the British Medical Journal Global Health by the World Obesity Federation and others found that obesity is a growing public health challenge, which not only shortens the lifespan of healthy people, but also increases the demand for medical care.

Economic costs are rising year by year

Overweight and obesity, which refers to abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that can damage health, can be measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of obesity in adults

The study believes that the economic impact of obesity on individuals and countries is multi-faceted, and obesity has become a major obstacle to the economic development of various countries

"Obesity is also a growing burden on the health of Chinese residents

bring losses and heavy burdens

"Obesity is a disease.

More health care costs

Loss of productivity and human capital

Shorten lifespan

Wang Cunchuan said that obesity is like a soil that breeds diseases, allowing many chronic diseases to take root, causing a heavy medical and economic burden to individuals and the country and society

More measures to be introduced

"Although obesity is attracting public attention and the country has made a lot of efforts, obesity control and prevention in our country involves all aspects of policy, environment, economy, society and individuals

Establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory system for obesity prevention and control

Consider including obesity in Medicare reimbursement

Improve the fattening environment

Individuals and families should actively master the knowledge of healthy eating

Reasonable exercise

(Source: Life Times)

"China Food News" (December 1, 2021 03 edition)

(Editor in charge: Zhou Yan)