Increasing obesity in India
PM Modi Health Speech 15 August: In his speech from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned the people of the country. The PM said that obesity is becoming a serious problem in India. Every third person is falling prey to this. If it is not taken care of, then it can become a big problem in the coming time. He advised people that cutting the amount of oil used in cooking by 10% can help reduce obesity. In the past, in the Mann Ki Baat program, he had advised to reduce the bottom intake, expressing concern over obesity.
There is a possibility of increasing obesity in India like an epidemic. A few months ago, a report was released by the Medical Journal The Lancet. It was told that by 2050 more than 40 crore people in the country will fall prey to obesity. Increasing obesity is not just a case of weight, but it increases the risk of serious diseases like diabetes fatty liver manifold. Obesity cases are increasing continuously due to wrong eating habits and deteriorating lifestyle in the country. Both women and men are falling prey to this. In many cases it is also causing serious diseases. In such a situation, the PM has advised people to control food.
Obesity in India
What will be the benefit of reducing oil intake?
To know the answer to this question, we He has interacted with Dr. Subhash Giri, Director Professor in the Department of Medicine at RML Hospital. Dr. Subhash says that any kind of oil contains fat. A tablespoon oil has about 120 calories. Some people use more oil in cooking, this gradually increases weight and body fat. Repeated heating the oil creates trans fats, which increase the risk of heart diseases along with weight gain. If people cut 10% of oil in their diet, which obviously will help a lot towards reducing obesity. There is no need to spend any separate spending in this nor take a diet.
(Obesity is growing even in children)
Follow these tips too
Perform physical activity at least 30 minutes daily
Increase the intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Fill enough water and sleep
Do not consume fast food