LI MIN/CHINA DAILY
At a recent news conference, National Health Commission officials said more than 50 percent adults, and about 20 percent children in the 6-17 age group and 10 percent of those aged below 6 are either overweight or obese. That China in all likelihood has 600 million overweight people means it faces a serious health problem. In fact, the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents 2021 say that obesity has become a big threat to Chinese people's health.
Obesity can be the cause of many chronic diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, which presents a risk to health. Obesity, in most cases, can be attributed to the imbalance between the intake and burning of calories, especially fatty and sugar-laden food.