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Fighting Obesity Together
The Power of Small Changes
To become a fit and
healthy nation, we will
certainly have to deal with the
problem of obesity.
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(in 'Mann ki Baat' address) contributed to a rise in obesity
“Sit less and move more. Make
exercise an integral part of
your life and aim for 30 mins of
exercise daily.”
-Rujuta Diwekar
Nutritionist
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Obesity has become one
of the most pressing health
issues in today’s time. Rapid
urbanisation, changing diets,
and sedentary lifestyles have
rates. As PM Modi addressed
in his 'Mann ki Baat' episode,
“Cases of obesity have doubled
in the past years, but, what is
even more worrying is that the
problem of obesity has increased
fourfold even among children.
WHO data shows that in 2022,
about 250 crore people around
the world were overweight, that
is, they had more weight than
required. These statistics are
very serious and force all of us
to think why this is happening.
Excess weight or obesity gives
rise to many kinds of problems
and diseases.”
Health Risks Associated
with Obesity
Obesity can significantly
impact an individual's quality of
life and lead to various chronic
conditions, making it one of the
leading causes of preventable
diseases. Some of the major
health risks associated with
obesity include: