The facts about obesity
Many of us are eating too much junk food, not getting enough exercise, and getting fat. New Zealand children are becoming obese and getting Type 2 diabetes. Obesity contributes to premature death, serious diseases and increasing health costs.
Click on the following facts to find out more:
- Our children are among the fattest in the world
- Adult obesity is high in NZ and likely to increase
- Lack of exercise and unhealthy eating are two of the main causes
- Being overweight increases the risk of premature illness and death
- Obesity and related diseases will lead to dramatically increased health costs
