Thread by @WHO

Today is #WorldObesityDay.
Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.
Most of the 🌎🌍🌏's population live in countries where overweight & obesity kills more people than underweight.
Obesity is PREVENTABLE and TREATABLE.
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Overweight & obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including:
🔴 diabetes
🔴 cardiovascular diseases
🔴 cancer
Once considered a problem only in high income countries, overweight & obesity are now on the rise in low- and middle-income countries.

@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Eating a healthy diet 🍎🍉🍌🥕🥦🍆 can help prevent #obesity. People can:
✔️ maintain a healthy weight
✔️ limit total fat intake
✔️ increase consumption of fruit, vegetables, pulses, whole grains and nuts
✔️ limit the intake of free sugars and salt
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Regular physical activity ⛹️‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏄‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🤾‍♀️ helps maintain a healthy body.
People should engage in adequate levels of #PhysicalActivity. At least 150 minutes⏲️ of regular activity per week reduces the risk of:
☑️ cardiovascular disease
☑️ diabetes
☑️ colon cancer
☑️ breast cancer

@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. Overweight children are likely to become obese adults. They are more likely to develop #diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age.
#WorldObesityDay

@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO An increased consumption of energy dense foods, without an equal increase in #PhysicalActivity, leads to an unhealthy increase in weight. Decreased levels of physical activity will also result in an energy imbalance and lead to weight gain.
#WorldObesityDay