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According to recent statistics shared by Public Health Malaysia on their Facebook page, Malaysian Indians share the highest obesity rate at 43.5%. This is largely due to the lack of awareness on healthy diets and health care, and these factors lead to health problems as the rate of obesity and diabetes continue to rise each year.

 

Here are few tips you can try to adopt a healthier lifestyle :

Dietary changes 

When a person consumes more calories than they burn, this accumulates as body fat and contributes to weight gain over time, which is one of the key factors of obesity.

Additives in processed foods, such as high-fructose corn syrup, are more likely to cause weight gain. Reduced consumption of high-sugar, high-fat processed, refined, and ready-made foods, as well as increased consumption of whole grains and other high-fiber foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, can aid weight loss.

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Physical activity 

Physical activity helps to prevent obesity in a variety of ways. Physical activity boosts a person’s total energy expenditure, which can help them maintain energy balance or even lose weight if they don't overeat to make up for the calories they burn.

Exercise reduces waist fat and total body fat, which slows the progression of abdominal obesity. 

You can start up slowly with a simple jog around your neighbourhood. 

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Get the family involved in your journey

Social support isn’t just for children and teens, it’s also important for adults to feel supported too. 

Whether it be cooking with family or going on walks with friends, getting people involved can help to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

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Learn how to food budget and meal prep

It’s much easier to grocery shop for healthy foods when you have a plan. Creating a food budget and list for your shopping trips can help avoid temptations for unhealthy foods. In addition, prepping meals can allow you to have ready-to-go healthy meals.

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A healthy weight is important in maintaining good health. Taking steps to prevent obesity in your daily life is a good first step. Even small changes, such as eating more vegetables and visiting the gym a few times a week, can help to prevent obesity.

Info via healthline

By Thineshkan