Over and over again, we hear the same thing…the more we eat and the less we move, the bigger we get…pure and simple. WHO is actively trying to create opportunities for all persons to have enhanced understanding to what obesity is, how to prevent and the consequences of obesity. From here, we need to talk about the best known ways to prevent being overweight and obese. It really is very simple…healthy eating and exercise. Do before we begin. Ask yourself this question….

1.What did you eat yesterday? Was your diet varied with lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains? Or was your food choices yesterday full of high salt, fat and sugar?

2.How much exercise do you get each week? None? Once a week? Three times a week? Every day?

3.How do you exercise? Walking, running, swimming, playing soccer? Playing with children?

●

As nurses, we need to be role models. This means we need to work on our own health and well being. Eating well, getting enough exercise and also enough rest. So, the question you need to ask yourself…what do you do to reduce chronic disease in your community? Can you help your family to better understand how diet and exercise can reduce the risk of overweight and obesity?

Reference: World Health Organization, Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/goals/en