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Busting 6 Myths on Obesity
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Busting 6 Myths on Obesity
Filipinos still have some misguided notions about obesity.
Nutritionist-dietitian and NNC nutrition officer
Racelline Faye Calangi busts some of the myths.
Mara Cepeda
Published 3:40 PM, Jul 11, 2015
Updated 3:40 PM, Jul 11, 2015
Rappler
Philippines, Indonesia
http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/hunger/98968-obesity-myths-busted
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MANILA, Philippines The first step to a healthy lifestyle begins with
informed choices.
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This is why this years Nutrition Month is focused on how to solve the
growing problem of obesity in the Philippines. (READ: Too little, too
much: The problem with double burden malnutrition)
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The latest National Nutrition Survey showed that one out of 3 Filipino
adults are obese, with obesity prevalence among them at 31%. The survey
also revealed that females aged 40 to 49 who belong to the wealthier
sector in urban areas are more likely to suffer from obesity. (READ: Whats
the nutritional status of Filipinos?)
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It is also alarming that there are still Filipinos who still have some
misguided notions about obesity.
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Nutritionist-dietitian and National Nutrition Council (NNC) nutrition
officer Racelline Faye Calangi busted some of these myths:
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Topics Covered in This Article:
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MYTH #1: I am obese when I am overweight.
MYTH #2: I have relatives who are overweight and obese, so Ill be
overweight or obese too. Its in our genes!
MYTH #3: I should not be worried because these are just baby fats.
MYTH #4: Im overweight or obese because I have a slow metabolism.
MYTH #5: Overweight and obese people need to have a more intense workout
program than others.
MYTH #6: If I stop eating rice, I wont be overweight or obese anymore.
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