Bangkok, May 1 - The Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health reveals that the average BMI of working people exceeds the standard, recommending working people to choose nutritious food. Exercise regularly, reduce stress, or use a 7-week behavior modification program for good health and good shape to reduce abdominal obesity. and prevent chronic non-communicable diseases

Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai The Director-General of the Department of Health said that May 1 of every year is Labor Day. According to the health survey of Thai people aged 15 years and over by the 6th physical examination in 2019-2020, it was found that the average BMI for men was 24.2 and women were 25.2, which is considered beyond the normal range. 37.8 percent of men and 46.4 percent of women were obese. It was also found that 27.7 percent of men and 50.4 percent of women had abdominal obesity, partly due to the majority of working-age groups. Spend at least 40 hours a week at work. And in a hurry, the working group may choose to eat fast food that is not nutritious. Because they want food that is quick and easy to make. Including insufficient physical activity Which from the health situation survey of the working age group aged 15 years and over found that 42.4 percent were obese, did not eat enough vegetables and fruits according to the recommendations of 78 percent. 8, which is an increase from the fifth survey, 74.1 percent of insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables, including insufficient physical activity of 30.7 percent, and the World Health Organization (WHO) found that almost one third of the Thai population Being overweight to the point of being obese, obese in the belly due to improper living Since eating food that is not nutritious Including no time to exercise which people who are obese There is often too much fat in the abdomen. cause metabolic syndrome cause a lot of complications It was found that people who look plump There is a chance of being obese by up to 25 percent, resulting in poor physical health. 7 and the World Health Organization (WHO) found that almost a third of the Thai population Being overweight to the point of being obese, obese in the belly due to improper living Since eating food that is not nutritious Including no time to exercise which people who are obese There is often too much fat in the abdomen. cause metabolic syndrome cause a lot of complications It was found that people who look plump There is a chance of being obese by up to 25 percent, resulting in poor physical health. 7 and the World Health Organization (WHO) found that almost a third of the Thai population Being overweight to the point of being obese, obese in the belly due to improper living Since eating food that is not nutritious Including no time to exercise which people who are obese There is often too much fat in the abdomen. cause metabolic syndrome cause a lot of complications It was found that people who look plump There is a chance of being obese by up to 25 percent, resulting in poor physical health.

Dr. Suwanchai went on to say from working all day May result in stress, fatigue and neglect of self-care. Therefore, working-age groups should pay more attention to their health. by eating properly increase physical activity during the day By using the following simple eating principles: 1) Eat enough food, not too much, not too little. 2) Reduce sweet, oily, salty foods in 1 day. Eat no more than 6 teaspoons of oil, no more than 6 teaspoons of sugar. Add fish sauce or soy sauce. Seasoning sauce for cooking together not more than 4 teaspoons per day. 3) Use herbs instead of adding seasonings such as chili, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, onion, garlic or other spices. Improves food taste. 4) Avoid fried food. and food with coconut milk such as fried meat Lean meat, chicken skin, coconut milk curry, salad dressing, etc. 5) Eat fresh food instead of processed food, eating instant noodles and porridge. or frozen food Regularly packaged food may provide energy. Too much sugar and sodium Because there is a seasoning powder Monosodium Glutamate, Seasoning Powder, Food Additive 6) Reduce or avoid drinking sweet drinks such as sugary drinks, soft drinks, fruit juices, tea, coffee, etc. Choose to drink plain water or eat less sweet fruits to help you get full quickly. And fiber helps the excretory system better and 7) choose to use the 7-week program, healthy, in shape to change health behaviors.

“However, having a social gathering at a grilled buffet restaurant to relieve stress may result in being overweight Increase the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure High blood fat, heart disease, kidney disease can come if you socialize to relieve stress. Should eat mindfully, eat in moderation and choose to eat good and useful things. The World Health Organization has recommended physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes per day, such as brisk walking, running, cycling, aerobics, jumping rope, yoga, etc., and getting enough sleep 7-9 times a day. hours and constantly weigh and measure the circumference of the waist The waist circumference must be less than the height divided by two in order to reduce the risk of obesity, abdominal obesity and non-chronic communicable diseases, ”said the Director-General of the Department of Health.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency