5 ways to fight overweight and obesity
Caption, Obesity is already an "epidemic" in Latin America. What steps can you take to fight it? Some 130 million people, almost a quarter of the population of Latin America, are overweight and obese, according to the latest data from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). According to the World Bank, if we do nothing to prevent it, in 2030 the number of obese people could rise to 30% of the Latin American population. Why Argentine men are the fattest in South America And it is not just a question of aesthetics: every year at least 2.8 million people die from overweight and obesity in the world, indicates the World Health Organization (WHO). Health services and the food industry are often blamed for not doing enough to combat this evil. However, there are a number of tips that you can put into practice yourself to lose weight and improve your health and well-being. 1. Learn to cook Caption, When we cook, we are more aware of the food we eat, but we must also control the...