Eat with me: won't get fat

Author: Sun Xuedong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
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 Obesity is predicted to be a prevalent epidemic and a killer of human health in the 21st century. Currently, obesity is trending globally. It is estimated that by 2010, there will be 130 million obese people in the entire Asia-Pacific region. In China, the number of overweight individuals has reached 22.4, and the number of obese individuals is 3.01. Experts warn that the number of obese people in China may have exceeded 70 million. Although the incidence of obesity in China is much lower than that of Western populations (generally around 20 in Europe and America), the growth rate is relatively fast, especially in the late 1990s. The incidence of overweight and obesity in China shows certain patterns: the north is higher than the south; large cities are higher than medium and small cities; medium and small cities are higher than rural areas; and developed regions are higher than underdeveloped regions. Clearly, overweight and obesity are closely related to economic development, living standards, and lifestyles.
 Obesity not only affects physical appearance but also brings inconvenience to daily life, and more importantly, it easily leads to various complications, accelerates aging, and shortens lifespan. Medical statistics show that if a person over 45 years old weighs more than the normal standard by 10%, their lifespan will be reduced by 29 days for every 0.5 kg exceeding the standard. The World Health Organization's Obesity Society urges that obesity is not only an independent disease but also a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, stroke, and certain cancers. Its harmfulness is four times that of smoking. Recently, the International Obesity Conference reported that the number of obesity-related deaths worldwide is more than twice the number of hunger-related deaths, and therefore, obesity has been listed by the World Health Organization as one of the top ten risk factors contributing to disease burden.
 Overweight and obesity have become a serious health issue threatening the health and quality of life of the Chinese people. Valuing health means staying away from obesity. How can we stay away from obesity? First, through scientific diet and increased physical activity, we should help overweight individuals return to a normal state and prevent them from becoming obese. If we take timely prevention and intervention, it is entirely possible to slow down the rise in the incidence of overweight and obesity, which is of great significance for chronic disease control.
 Controlling diet does not mean starvation but rather choosing a reasonable diet—in short, learning to eat scientifically. Eat fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, eggs, and meat that have weight-loss effects. If you are not yet familiar with these, please read this book, as its main purpose is—Follow Me Eat, You Won’t Get Fat. Obesity not only affects appearance but also threatens your health and quality of life. How can we stay away from obesity? Scientific diet is the primary measure. The main purpose of this book is to teach you how to eat scientifically, choose fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, eggs, and meat with weight-loss effects, and adopt proper cooking methods and a reasonable dietary structure. Follow Me Eat teaches you about the properties and functions of various healthy foods, helps you avoid inappropriate foods and eating habits, and ensures that Follow Me Eat, You Won’t Get Fat. Follow Me Eat, Eat Healthier.