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MCC Daily Tribune

World Obesity Day

Obesity is an epidemic in the United States. This condition puts people at a higher risk for serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.World Obesity Day, observed annually on March 4, highlights the environmental and medical factors that contribute to high obesity rates. The day also focuses on what we can all do end the stigma.

 

HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD OBESITY DAY

  1. Get educated

    The CDC and other public health organizations, including the World Obesity Federation, offer the latest research on obesity. Get a better understanding of the challenges.

  2. Get perspective

    Examine your views of people with obesity and learn to be more accepting. Call out abuse or discrimination when you see it.

  3. Get fit

    If your pants are feeling a little tighter, hit the gym or adopt a daily exercise routine. Change your diet. Talk to your doctor about steps you can take to avoid being overweight.

 

4 WAYS TO PREVENT OBESITY​

  1. Fruits and veggies

    Eat five or six servings of fruits and vegetables a day.​

  2. Go natural​

    Cut processed foods out of your diet​ and eat whole grained products.

  3. ​Hit the treadmill

    Exercise for 30 minutes a day.​

  4. Keep track​

    Keep track of the calories you burn vs. your calorie intake. Balance it out.​

 

WHY WORLD OBESITY DAY IS IMPORTANT

  1. Terrible consequences

    Obesity can cause serious illness. Women with obesity have a higher chance of getting breast cancer — and research shows obesity causes nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.

  2. It's widespread

    Obesity rates are steadily rising. Nearly 40 percent of Americans over the age of 20 are considered to be obese. Health care costs total $300 billion.

  3. It's stigmatizing

    Lots of us still believe that obesity stems from laziness. Potential employers often discriminate against overweight people. Obese children face bullying.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
03/04/2022