OBESITY

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. According to the global burden of disease, the issue has reached epidemic proportions, with over 

4 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese in 2017.

Obesity rates in adults and children continue to rise. Between 1975 and 2016, the global prevalence of overweight or obese children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years increased more than four-fold, from 4% to 18%.

 More than 1 billion people worldwide

are obese

 650 million  adults

 340 million  adolescents

 39 million  children

There World Obesity Day 2022- Accelerating action to stop obesity

WHO estimates that by 2025, approximately 167 million people  (adults and children) will become less healthy because they are overweight or obese.

Obesity is a disease that affects all of the body's systems. It has ramifications for the heart, liver, kidneys, joints, and reproductive system. It causes a variety of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and stroke, as well as various types of cancer and mental health issues. Obese people are also three times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19.

The key to preventing obesity is to take action as soon as possible, ideally before a baby is conceived. All infants and young children benefit from good nutrition during pregnancy, followed by exclusive breastfeeding until the age of 6 months and continued breastfeeding until the age of 2 years and beyond.

Effective steps to limiting the marketing to children of foods and drinks high in fat, sugar, and salt, taxing sugary drinks, and improving access to affordable, healthy food. Cities and towns must make space for safe walking, cycling, and recreation, and schools must assist parents in instilling healthy habits in their children from an early age.

LET'S LOST WEIGHT FOLLOW ''SUKU SUKU SEPARUH''

The Malaysian Healthy Plate (MHP) which emphasises on Suku Suku Separuh or Quarter Quarter Half (QQH) concept is a quick visual technique that helps you to immediately identify whether a meal is healthy and balanced or not.

QQH is a single-meal intake guide. All you have to do is “divide” your plate in the following manner:

¼ plate grains or grain products, preferably whole grains such as brown rice or wholemeal bread

¼ plate fish or, poultry, meat, or egg

½ plate of fruits and vegetables

Water is a better thirst quencher than sugar-sweetened beverages and has no calories.

BMV IN A PLATE

Do you know that MHP adheres to the principles of a healthy diet and adheres to the key concepts of Balance, Moderation, and Variety (BMV) as well as the Malaysian Food Pyramid?

Balance- A complete meal includes major food groups from the Food Pyramid in order to obtain the necessary nutrients on a daily basis: rice, cereals, and grains for carbohydrates; fish, poultry, meats, eggs, and legumes for protein; and fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals.

Moderation- Stick to the recommended portion sizes for each meal to meet the Food Pyramid's recommended servings of each food group.

Variety- Vary the major food groups on your child's plate so that he or she gets different "surprises" every day or even at each meal, but more importantly, using a variety of foods ensures that your child gets a variety of nutrients that the body requires.

Healthier cooking methods 

Healthier cooking methods that play a large role in determining how healthy a dish is Deep-fried foods, for example, contain more oil, which is undesirable. Choose healthier cooking methods such as steaming, baking, grilling, or blanching.