Did you know that our fattest nation on earth is Kuwait? I was pleasantly suprised to find this out; mostly because it means America is not #1 in this category. According to the World Health Organization 74% of Kuwait's population is overweight. Instead of opting for a fresh, home cooked meal, people of the Kuwait commumity choose fast food such as Burger King, McDonald's, ect. If you live in Kuwait and don't feel like going to the fast food restaurant, do not worry, McDonald or Burger King has no issue delivering the food to your front door. For now only 14% of the population has diabetes but diabetes (a disease often associated with the consumption of fast food) is still on the rise in Kuwait. In the past 15 years, being overweight and obese has increased in the country.
Get healthy Kuwait (GHK) has discovered very alarming rates of children being obese. Children as young as 8 are being affected with adult-onset diabetes. In some malls, schools, and offices GHK is offering to weigh people and also give them free blood sugar and cholesterol tests. I think it is a very good idea and may help the community out by offering the cholesterol test. However even though this is an offer, is someof the community going to accept this offer or continue on with their unhealthy choices? To me, Kuwait could be healthier country but the people are choosing fast food over vegetable, fruits, and healthy proteins. Besides also the article states taht Kuwait is a very wealthy country, and they are very capable of buying healthy food.
Check whole article out on CNN.
Get healthy Kuwait (GHK) has discovered very alarming rates of children being obese. Children as young as 8 are being affected with adult-onset diabetes. In some malls, schools, and offices GHK is offering to weigh people and also give them free blood sugar and cholesterol tests. I think it is a very good idea and may help the community out by offering the cholesterol test. However even though this is an offer, is someof the community going to accept this offer or continue on with their unhealthy choices? To me, Kuwait could be healthier country but the people are choosing fast food over vegetable, fruits, and healthy proteins. Besides also the article states taht Kuwait is a very wealthy country, and they are very capable of buying healthy food.
Check whole article out on CNN.
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