Obesity in the UAE

In these days, obesity in the UAE has increased and changed a lot within 20 years. The solution for obesity should start with the people themselves then the governments.

   Starting with problem that causes obesity, one is a change in diet. People think that fast food is one of reasons for diet. Also, our special traditional food is available all the time and everywhere. A further cause by the change in lifestyle. People are less active and don’t do exercise or physical work. Young people can eat outside home and can spend more money on food. Another issue is that people nowadays are lacking the knowledge about good eating habits and are not aware of good nutrition. Children are fed too much and the family keeps them at home where they should take them to the park to do some exercise. In society the attitude to food is not giving the awareness to people.

   Fortunately, there are effects for this dangerous addiction. One answer is to budget the amount of money spent on unhealthy food, people should know what to eat and avoid fast food. People should change their lifestyle and do some exercises. They must concentrate on their health. Society should educate people about healthy eating, especially young people.

   To conclude, addiction to obesity is a widespread disease, but with the right habit, it can be changed and cured. Society should take the responsibility to change this within people and people must know what to eat.