Lack of exercise, healthy foods increase obesity rate in country

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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Colombo, July 30 (Daily Mirror) - Due to a lack of exercise and healthy foods, the rates of overweight and obesity have rapidly increased, among both women and men in the country, Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala said.

Speaking at a medical camp organised at Wijeya Newspapers Limited this morning, he said that about 48 per cent of women in the country are overweight, and at least 33.3 per cent of men are heavier than their healthy weight.

"Exercise levels are deficient while consuming sugar, fat and salt is high. In addition, the intake of essential vegetables and fruits has decreased," he said.

Most people in society are unaware of their diseases. A large number of people suffer from high blood pressure, with 42% of the country's elderly population affected by it, he said.

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Mandayan Tuesday, 30 July 2024 04:08 PM

Lack of exercise and unhealthy foods!!

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Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 30 July 2024 04:22 PM

Many eat fast food at food courts at shopping malls and those who visit high teas, buffets at hotels eat as if they had not seen food before.

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Sam Tuesday, 30 July 2024 05:29 PM

Only a very small proportion of the population can afford to eat there my friend!

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Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 31 July 2024 12:03 AM

But these places are full of people so as the Bars and wine stores, not to mention money spent on drugs. Those others who are lazy are the ones without food. They can vote for AKD and once AKD wins , those lazy guys will be forced to work in JVP controlled farms and factories.

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Sokrates Wednesday, 31 July 2024 08:40 AM

That is true, but these people are the ones who are fat and it is sad to see their fat children on the streets of Colombo. The parents should be punished for this mistreatment of their children.

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Shalitha Perera Tuesday, 30 July 2024 06:36 PM

Vegetables and fruits are very cheap in Sri Lanka. That is why most of Sri Lankans don't eat those.

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Rip Winkle Tuesday, 30 July 2024 07:08 PM

Minister, is obesity or the starvation taking place in the country more important to be discussed in terms of a solution?

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Smh Wednesday, 31 July 2024 12:03 AM

Sri Lankans are unfit wherever they are in the world. It is not the food but the lack of knowledge on taking care of the body, cooking healthy meals, portion control and physical activity.

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Sachi Kuhananthan, MD Wednesday, 31 July 2024 01:00 AM

The obesity is due to high intake of sugar and carbs. It has nothing to do with salt intake. Fat intake doesn't cause obesity. Exercise increases hunger and people eat more after exercise. Low carb diet is the best way to lose weight.

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Grace Wednesday, 31 July 2024 11:38 AM

Dr.Palitha Mahipala, Have you ever visited villages and used Public transports. Don't make statements sitting inside Air-conditioned rooms and please your masters. Be true to your conscience.

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