Obesity rate in China population in 2016

Where are the most "fat people"?

China ranks first in the world in terms of obese population

The clinical definition of obesity varies from country to country, but a body mass index of more than 30 is generally regarded as obesity, a body mass index of more than 35 is severely obese, and a body mass index of less than 18.5 is underweight. The study, led by scientists at Imperial College London, showed that between 1975 and 2014, the obesity rate among men tripled and the obesity rate among women more than doubled.

The survey also pointed out that China has the largest obese population in the world, with 43.2 million obese men and 46.4 million obese women, accounting for 16.3% and 12.4% of the world's total respectively. The United States ranks second with 41.7 million obese men and 46.1 million obese women.

Among the severely obese population, China has risen from 60th and 41st respectively in men and women in 1975 to second, second only to the United States. Among all high-income developed countries, Japanese citizens have the lowest body mass index.

What is the measure of obesity?

1. BMI value

The algorithm for the BMI value is: weight (kg)/height square meter. For example, if someone is 1.7 meters tall and weighs 65 kg, then the BMI value is: 65/1.7*1.7=22.5. A BMI value less than 18.5 means being thin, 18.5-23.9 means normal, 24-27.9 means being overweight, and more than 28 means being obese.

2. body fat percentage

Body fat rate is the most accurate measurement indicator and needs to be measured with professional instruments. The measured value exceeds 20% of men are mildly obese, more than 25% are moderately obese, and more than 30% are moderately obese; more than 30% of women are moderately obese. % are mildly obese, more than 35% are moderately obese, and more than 40 are moderately obese.

How to avoid obesity?

Develop good eating habits

A good diet is the key to ensuring our health. We must learn to balance the day's diet, develop the habit of eating regularly and quantitatively, adhere to a light diet, eat less sweets, and eat more fruits, fruits and vegetables.

Eat less at dinner to reduce obesity

When you eat too much dinner, the body will produce extra calories. Over time, it will cause excessive subcutaneous fat, and the body will naturally become obese. Therefore, try to avoid eating and drinking at dinner.

Develop the habit of exercising late

The old saying goes: "If you walk after a meal, you will live ninety-nine." This shows the importance of exercise after a meal to your health. Appropriate physical exercise after dinner can oxidize and consume fat in the body, form habits for a long time, and naturally reduce the occurrence of obesity.

Maintain adequate sleep and improve sleep quality

As the pace of life accelerates and mental stress increases, people will spend less time sleeping and the quality of sleep will also decrease. Long-term lack of sleep will affect the eating cycle of the human body's biological clock, and cause the human body to make wrong judgments about eating, and unknowingly eat excess calories.

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