World Obesity Day: Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines to beat obesity

Overweight and obesity cause more deaths worldwide than underweight. Globally there are more people who are obese than underweight.

Written By: Editorial Team | Published : October 11, 2018, 11:52 AM

World Obesity Day: Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines to beat obesity — Who World Obesity Day

This World Obesity Day, let's take a look at some statistics by WHO: worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight. Of these over 650 million were obese. Most of the world's population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. 41 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2016. Over 340 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 were overweight or obese. Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines we all need to follow to beat obesity.

World Obesity Day: Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines to beat obesity — Obesity Fats Sugar Kids

Strictly limit energy intake from total fats and sugars. Also Read - World Preeclampsia Day 2026: How diet, stress and existing health conditions may increase pregnancy complications

World Obesity Day: Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines to beat obesity — Fats Fresh Food

Increase consumption of fruit and vegetables, as well as legumes, whole grains and nuts. the food industry must ensure that healthy and nutritious choices are available and affordable to all consumers.

World Obesity Day: Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines to beat obesity — Fats Junk Food

The food industry must restrict marketing of foods high in sugars, salt and fats, especially those foods aimed at children and teenagers. Also Read - World Preeclampsia Day 2026: Can ayurveda, stress relief and healthy habits help lower preeclampsia risk during pregnancy?

World Obesity Day: Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines to beat obesity — Fats Phy Activity

You must engage in regular physical activity (60 minutes a day for children and 150 minutes spread through the week for adults).

World Obesity Day: Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines to beat obesity — Fats Processed Food

The food industry must reduce the fat, sugar and salt content of processed foods. Also Read - Ebola reaches rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak epicentre: Why containment is so difficult

World Obesity Day: Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines to beat obesity — Obesity Sugar Tax

There should be a tax imposed on unhealthy food, for eg, on sugar sweetened beverages.

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