(Latvijas Radio Ziņu dienesta žurnāliste) The pandemic and consequent restrictions have reduced many human activities. Remote work and training have affected overall public health, especially weight, according to nutritionists, Latvian Radio reported February 28. Last year, residents of Rīga and its vicinity in the age group over 16 years had the lowest rates of excess weight or obesity among Latvia's regions. Still 57% people in Rīga were overweight. The highest percentage of overweight or obese people was in Latgale – 65%, then came Kurzeme with 64%, and Vidzeme and Zemgale, where 61% of the population are obese or overweight, according to data from the Central Statistical Bureau.