Obesity is a medical condition characterised by excessive or abnormal accumulation of body fat which poses a health risk. Health providers would usually define obesity by using the Body Mass Index (BMI) which is a ratio of weight to height. Obesity is a complex and chronic health issue that can
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HOW DOES FAST FOOD LEAD TO OBESITY?
The rate of obesity among Malaysians is increasing exponentially to the point where obesity is now considered a public health problem. Obesity is scientifically proven to be linked to many long term health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even some cancers. Studies have shown that the rise
Reasons Why Obesity is Common Among Malaysian
Most of Malaysians ignore the fact that Malaysia has the highest rate of obesity as we are subject to sedentary lifestyle and food choices.