Do you know obesity greatly increases the risk of chronic morbidity?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared obesity as a metabolic chronic disease. Persons with obesity have higher chances of developing diabetes, hypertension, stroke and heart disease.

Obesity can affect the way your body control chronic diseases. Scientific studies show a modest weight loss of 5 to 10% of your total body weight is likely to improve blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar. Moreover, studies show obesity is associated with certain cancers.

Let’s keep our bodies in shape by eating healthy and getting physically active. For instance, drink water instead of sugar sweetened beverages and get a minimum 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 3 times a week.