To become a fit and healthy nation, the issue of obesity must be addressed: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Modi, in his "Mann Ki Baat" program, addressed the growing obesity problem in India, emphasizing its serious impact and the need to reduce cooking oil consumption by 10%. He also raised concern about the alarming rise in childhood obesity. The Prime Minister nominated 10 influential personalities, including Anand Mahindra, Mirabai Chanu, and Shreya Ghoshal, to spread awareness and encourage healthier living across the country.
New Delhi: In his "Mann Ki Baat" program, Prime Minister Modi discussed the growing issue of obesity in the country. He expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of obesity, highlighting the need to take appropriate actions to address the problem. He urged people to reduce the consumption of cooking oils and emphasized the importance of raising awareness about this issue. To enhance public awareness, the Prime Minister nominated ten prominent individuals to help spread the message. For more details, visit Vaartha National News.
The Prime Minister stressed that in order to transform the nation into a fit and healthy one, the problem of obesity must be tackled. He pointed out that the number of obesity cases has doubled in recent years, with an alarming rise in childhood obesity. "To become a fit and healthy nation, we must confront the issue of obesity. Over the past few years, obesity cases have doubled, and what is even more concerning is that childhood obesity has increased fourfold," he said. According to 2022 statistics from the World Health Organization, 250 million people worldwide are affected by obesity, and one in every eight individuals is dealing with the condition.
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of reducing cooking oil usage by 10% to combat obesity. He called for collective efforts to address this growing concern. As part of this initiative, he nominated several influential individuals, including industrialist Anand Mahindra, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, young shooter Manu Bhaker, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, popular actors Dinesh Lal Yadav Alias Nirahua, Mohanlal, Madhavan, singer Shreya Ghoshal, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy, to help raise awareness about the issue.
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