Obesity

Obesity is a growing concern worldwide, especially as it is a major burden on healthcare systems. It is a significant contributor to the high rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which themselves claim an estimated 15 million lives each year. Common causes for obesity, according to the WHO, are bad dietary habits, particularly diets that include the high consumption of energy-dense foods and a lack of physical activity.

Obesity can increase the risk of numerous diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and breathing problems and strokes. Many of these non-communicable diseases can be life threatening and cause premature death. The WHO estimates that 17 million people die annually as a result of non-communicable diseases and that 86% of these deaths are premature in low and middle-income countries.

In recent times, childhood obesity has been on the rise. An analysis conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) found that childhood obesity is on the rise in Africa. It states that 1 in 10 children and teenagers are projected to be obese in the next decade.

Nutrition and healthy eating habits are an important part of managing obesity. The NNIA, through videos, publications and news, gives insight on how to deal with adult and childhood obesity.

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Objectifs du millénaire pour le développement et Nutrition

En 2000 à New York, 193 membres de l’ONU et au moins 23 organisations ont fixé  et adopté 8 objectifs dont la…

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Millennium Development Goals And Nutrition

BackgroundIn 2000 members of the United Nations and the world’s leading developmental organizations adopted 8…

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Os Objectivos do Desenvolvimento do Milénio

2000 membros das Nações Unidas e de Organizações Lideres Internacionais, adoptaram 8 objectivos de Desenvolvimento do…

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The Interaction Between Malaria And Nutrition

The four types of parasites responsible formalaria infection in man are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax…

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Infant weight gain increases risk of adult weight-related disease

Weight gain during infancy is directly linked to increased risks of obesity andother weight related conditions later in…

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WHO issues guidance on emerging double threat of childhood obesity and undernutrition in low and middle income countries

WHO's Essential Nutrition ActionsTo help countries close these policy gaps, WHO has issued a consolidated packageof 24…

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What characterizes a whole grain product?

This characterization expands upon the most recent classification outlined byThe Whole Grains Council of 8g per portion…

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Green tea extracts show promise for people with metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a condition characterized by central obesity,hypertension, and disturbed glucose and…

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Coffee, green tea, may help lower stroke risk

Researchers asked 83,269 Japanese adults about their green tea and coffeedrinking habits, following them for an average…

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