Today is #WorldObesityDay.
Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.
Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. Overweight children are likely to become obese adults.
Overweight & obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including:
🔴 diabetes
🔴 cardiovascular diseases
🔴 cancer
Obesity is PREVENTABLE and TREATABLE.