In our country the topic of diet has always been a challenge for the authorities. Nevertheless, the problem in the 60´s was malnutrition in the people for the shortage of foods. With the passing of time this situation has changing, unhealthy food companies were growing and the problem today is overweight.
The last year the national health survey was carried out, which left alarming numbers. For example, this survey tell us that 39,8% of the Chilean population is overweight, 31,2% have obesity and only 24,5% is at its correct weight.
Obesity brings with it chronic diseases since the body is not able to hold so much weight, diseases such as: insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction that can end in a heart attack.
The authorities to see these numbers acted and created the new law of labeling which has been far from functioning and has been widely criticized by the population as its not a good solution.
Finally, I can say that obesity is a disease for the all antecedents mentioned above, besides emphasizing that once embarked on this trip its very difficult to leave, and the need help from specialists to achieve it. This challenge is still far from being overcome by the authorities.
Now its your turn, what do you think about obesity, is it a disease?
I await your comments.
