The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized obesity as a global epidemic back in 1997, and National Obesity Awareness Week arose as a response to this escalating health crisis. It is when professionals highlight the prevalence of obesity and educate the public on how to prevent or manage it. This initiative underscores the importance of an ongoing effort in reversing this epidemic.
Obesity affects more and more children, adults, and even pets in the U.K. each year. By 2050, 50% of the population could be obese. Fighting obesity can seem daunting. But the good news is it’s not impossible. National Obesity Awareness Week aims to demystify obesity and practice easy ways to prevent it. Eat right, stay fit, and lose weight — that’s the mantra. When a nation comes together, the battle is already half won.
History Of National Obesity Awareness Week
It’s fitting (and maybe a bit brutal) that National Obesity Awareness Week happens so soon after Christmas. The last thing we need are reminders of excessive holiday indulgence. But given the rising rates of obesity in the U.K., the timing seems perfect. There’s no better time than the New Year to eat healthier and get fit.
Obesity is a serious challenge, not just in the U.K. but internationally too. We’re not moving as much as we used to. We make things worse by eating processed food or takeaway. What’s more, we subject our pets to unhealthy lifestyles as well. More than 75% of pets in the U.K. are obese.
Being obese costs you, both literally and figuratively. Often, the damages to health and well-being can be irreparable. Taxpayers pay a whopping £6b annually for obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes. For perspective, the amount is much more than that spent on the judicial system, fire, and police departments.
Obesity is a serious challenge, not just in the U.K. but internationally too. We’re not moving as much as we used to. We make things worse by eating processed food or takeaway. What’s more, we subject our pets to unhealthy lifestyles as well. More than 75% of pets in the U.K. are obese.
Being obese costs you, both literally and figuratively. Often, the damages to health and well-being can be irreparable. Taxpayers pay a whopping £6b annually for obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes. For perspective, the amount is much more than that spent on the judicial system, fire, and police departments.
Five Facts About Nutrition (that may surprise you)
1. Meal size and frequency
Studies show that meal size and frequency have no impact on weight loss.
2. Stop demonizing egg yolks
Egg yolks are super nutritious and do not cause high cholesterol.
3. Low fat doesn’t mean healthy
Since low-fat foods don’t taste as good, most manufacturers add sugar and other additives to enhance the flavour.
4. Pay attention to your gut
Feeding your gut microbes with lots of fibre is crucial for good health.
5. Calorie counting isn’t everything
It works for most people, but you can also lose weight through other healthy habits — like eating more protein.
Studies show that meal size and frequency have no impact on weight loss.
2. Stop demonizing egg yolks
Egg yolks are super nutritious and do not cause high cholesterol.
3. Low fat doesn’t mean healthy
Since low-fat foods don’t taste as good, most manufacturers add sugar and other additives to enhance the flavour.
4. Pay attention to your gut
Feeding your gut microbes with lots of fibre is crucial for good health.
5. Calorie counting isn’t everything
It works for most people, but you can also lose weight through other healthy habits — like eating more protein.
Words above and more to read here
There is an Obesity Week International Conference to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA November 4th to 7th 2025 more to read here
Articles / studies within this blog are provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, including medication, you should contact your Doctor/local health care provider.
All the best Jan
16 comments:
I love the way you have outlined the steps and presented some "myths" about things like eggs. I could read down over the list and actually feel good about it all because we have started watching things like portion control (counting carbs as well), enjoying healthy fats, etc. I definitely have to care for my gut because of my chronic illness that I fight. Such good advice in this article!
...this is a serious problem.
A good reminder to pay attention to what we eat.
Tina
I wonder how much our electronic device has to do with our weight?
Very good reminders. It's been difficult to keep my weight down since lupus hit me. It fluctuates a lot.
Good advice -Christine cmlk79.blogspot .com
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peppylady (Dora) who said...
I wonder how much our electronic device has to do with our weight?
Hello Dora and thanks for your comment and question.
Changes to a healthier lifestyle begin with small steps, for example:-
cooking healthy meals, exercising more often, and getting enough sleep each night.
So by switching off our electronic devices, perhaps an hour or so before bedtime, can usually (but not always) help us sleep better and is generally better for health.
All the best Jan
Uno debe cuidarse por más goloso que es. Te mando un beso.
Thank you. It seems to be a disease of our relatively affluent and time poor societies.
It saddens me at times when I see young women who are rather large for their age but may also have health problems but of course not all.
Good information, Jan.
Quello dell' obesità è il problema del futuro, legato in particolare al cosiddetto "cibo spazzatura"
Eat right, keep fit and mind the size of portions. Good advice ( but not always easy to stick to).
You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink - no matter how often we are told what is good or bad for us, it often takes a shock to make us wake up and take notice. It's obesity in young people that I find really alarming.
Great post and advice. Take care, have a great day!
Like you said obesity is a world wide problem Jan. It's a struggle for most of us that admit to it.
Yes it is time to do some gym again.What do you think of Osempic?I think it is too easy way ..and alot of side effects..More healthy to eat healthy and be active💖
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