By Newsbreak Producer Shona Terri Naidoo - The World Obesity Federation (WOF) and its member organizations have gathered to create awareness about obesity being documented as a medical condition, and therefore, not to be taken lightly. Health experts are calling for South African to not take obesity lightly. This follows World Obesity Day (WOD) which was commemorated yesterday under the theme, "Changing Systems, Healthier Lives" - highlighting the need to shift our focus from individual behaviors to the broader systems that shape health outcomes.  The National Food and Nutrition Security Survey (NFNSS) 2023 revealed alarming overweight and obesity rates in South Africa, with approximately 67.9% of adult women and 38.2% of adult men living with overweight and obesity. Dietician Adelaide Muchemedzi says a strong support system comprising of medical professionals as well as family can provide the help needed to manage the condition...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Shona Terri Naidoo - The World Obesity Federation (WOF) and its member organizations have gathered to create awareness about obesity being documented as a medical condition, and therefore, not to be taken lightly. Health experts are calling for South African to not take obesity lightly. This follows World Obesity Day (WOD) which was commemorated yesterday under the theme, "Changing Systems, Healthier Lives" - highlighting the need to shift our focus from individual behaviors to the broader systems that shape health outcomes. &nbsp;The National Food and Nutrition Security Survey (NFNSS) 2023 revealed alarming overweight and obesity rates in South Africa, with approximately 67.9% of adult women and 38.2% of adult men living with overweight and obesity. Dietician Adelaide Muchemedzi says a strong support system comprising of medical professionals as well as family can provide the help needed to manage the condition...</p>

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