Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Poorest countries facing both obesity and
malnutrition
Lack of proper nutrition, whether inadequate or
imbalanced, is causing considerable health problems to anyone on the planet. Around
the world, one in five people is getting overweight while one in five women is
considered too thin. Also, more than 150 million children under four aren’t
growing as they are supposed to. The problem is that overweight has become common
not only in developed countries but also in developing regions including sub-Saharan
Africa. That’s because more unhealthy, high-calorie foods and sugary drinks are
available more easily and economically. Think of supermarkets and convenience
stores that are loaded with colorful food packages of cereals, snacks, and
prepared meals and soda cans that are attractively labeled. And you can find
these stores almost everywhere in the world now. Also, there are fast-food
restaurants on the road where people can drive in or through to get food and
drinks that charge them instantly without any physical work. No wonder people
become heavier as they eat more and move less.
Today’s world is suffering these two contradicting
problems at the same time, overweight and malnutrition.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about how
easily people could suffer their health these days.
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