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World Obesity Day on March 4 is a great opportunity to raise awareness around the global obesity epidemic. This day was founded in 2015 by The World Obesity Federation with the goal of driving action to help combat obesity and improve people's lives. We can all do our part by educating ourselves about healthy lifestyles, eating nutritious food, and staying active!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of World Obesity Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Obesity Federation established World Obesity Day to stimulate global awareness and action towards the obesity epidemic.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Theme Introduction</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first theme of World Obesity Day, "Ending Childhood Obesity", was launched to highlight the increasing problem of obesity among children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Treat Obesity Now & Avoid Consequences Later</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 2017 theme emphasized the importance of early intervention to prevent future health issues related to obesity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Change the Narrative around Obesity</div><div class='timeline-text'>The theme focused on changing societal perception and understanding of obesity as a disease and not just a lifestyle choice.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of Obesity as Disease</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Obesity Day 2019 aimed to encourage wider recognition of obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Investment in Obesity</div><div class='timeline-text'>The theme for the year called on governments to invest in policies and services to support people living with obesity, including in healthcare, education and social sectors.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a walk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a stroll around your neighborhood or local park. Even a short walk can make a big difference in your mental and physical health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Prepare healthy meals</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try out new recipes with healthier ingredients like lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Set goals</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Identify small, achievable goals that will help you reach your overall health objectives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Track your progress</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Keep a journal of what you eat, how much you exercise, and other lifestyle changes you make throughout the day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Encourage others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share your story with friends and family to help motivate them to lead healthier lives.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness of the global obesity crisis</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Obesity Day serves as an important reminder that the global obesity crisis is real. It helps to bring attention to the fact that this growing health condition is not only affecting individuals, but also entire communities in both developed and developing countries around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages action & prevention</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By raising awareness about obesity, World Obesity Day helps promote healthy lifestyles by encouraging people to make healthy food choices and get regular physical activity. It also aims to encourage governments and policy makers to take action and put preventative measures in place to address the problem of rising obesity rates.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It provides support for those affected</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Obesity Day offers a collective platform for people who have been affected by obesity to come together, tell their stories, and access resources from organisations working on this issue. By providing support and information, it helps create a sense of community amongst those facing similar issues and encourages acceptance and understanding of different body shapes and sizes.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Obesity Could Overtake Crop Failure As Global Issue</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to Oxfam, obesity is a greater threat to humanity's future than grain shortages. Increased calorie intake rather than inadequate food supply is driving the obesity epidemic.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Obesity Rates are Increasing in Almost All Countries</h3><p class='facts-content'>The World Health Organization reports that obesity rates have tripled worldwide since 1975, currently affecting men, women, and children across all income levels and age groups.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Obesity Is a Leading Preventable Cause of Death</h3><p class='facts-content'>Obesity ranks as the fifth leading risk for global deaths according to the World Health Organization, primarily increasing the risk of various diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Childhood Obesity is a Growing Concern</h3><p class='facts-content'>The number of overweight or obese infants and young children (aged 0 to 5 years) increased from 32 million in 1990 to 41 million in 2016 globally.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Obesity is a High-cost Global Issue</h3><p class='facts-content'>The global cost of obesity has risen to $2 trillion annually — nearly as much as smoking or the combined impact of armed violence, war, and terrorism, according to a report from the McKinsey Global Institute.</p></div></div>
World Obesity Day is celebrated on March 4 every year. In 2024 World Obesity Day will occur on a Monday.
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