• High prevalence and projection: Obesity happens to be a major public health problem in China following improvement in living standards. 

• If this issue goes unattended, the predictions are that the rate of overweight/obesity might reach 65.3% by 2030

• Economic and Lifestyle factors: This increase was attributed to 

  • Desk bound jobs

  • Adoption of cheaper unhealthy diets.

• The reasons were less physically demanding agriculture work, inadequate healthcare in rural areas and job stress, long work hours, poor diet in cities.

• The guidelines issued for prevention of obesity includes the following:

1. School-based health initiatives:

• Implementation of healthy eating habits,

• Regular screening, daily exercise,

• Appointment of clinical nutritionist in schools.

2. Public Health awareness campaigns

• Campaigns to create public awareness about active monitoring, balanced diet, good sleep etc.

• The government plans to curb the burden of obesity with effective implementation of these guidelines.