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Mar 4, 2022, 6 tweets

Today is #WorldObesityDay!

More than 1โƒฃ billion people worldwide are obese:
๐Ÿ‘‰ 650 million adults
๐Ÿ‘‰ 340 million adolescents
๐Ÿ‘‰ 39 million children.

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#Obesity is a disease impacting most body systems.
It affects:
๐Ÿ”ธ the heart
๐Ÿ”ธ the liver
๐Ÿ”ธ the kidneys
๐Ÿ”ธ the joints
๐Ÿ”ธ the reproductive system.

More info
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#WorldObesityDay

Overweight & #obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including:
๐Ÿšจ type 2 diabetes
๐Ÿšจ cardiovascular diseases
๐Ÿšจ cancer
๐Ÿšจ hypertension
๐Ÿšจ stroke
๐Ÿšจ mental health issues

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#WorldObesityDay

To prevent #obesity, people can
โœ… limit total fat & sugar intake
โœ… increase consumption of fruit, vegetables, pulses, whole grains & nuts
โœ… practice regular physical activity

Remember, obesity is PREVENTABLE!
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#WorldObesityDay

It's #WorldObesityDay

The ๐Ÿ—๏ธ to preventing #obesity is to ACT early:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Good nutrition in pregnancy,
๐Ÿ‘‰ followed by exclusive breastfeeding until the age of 6 months
๐Ÿ‘‰ continued breastfeeding until 2 years & beyond.

More info
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To prevent #obesity, countries need to create a better food environment by
โœ…restricting the marketing of unhealthy food
โœ…taxing sugary drinks
โœ…providing access to affordable/healthy food
โœ…making space for safe walking/cycling
โœ…teaching children healthy habits from early on.

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