Causes And Treatment for Obesity: How to Solve Obesity in Singapore?
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Obesity, influence, intervention, treatment, causes.Abstract
Currently, the issue of obesity has been an increasingly important problem in Singapore. This research aims to explore the causes and countermeasures of obesity in Singapore. Meanwhile, it will provide relevant policy recommendations for the government. Through literature review, it is found that the main causes of obesity in Singapore include lifestyle, diet, genetic factors and so on. Among them, lifestyle is one of the most important causes of obesity, including lack of exercise, long time sitting, lack of sleep and so on. In view of these causes, this paper proposes a series of countermeasures, including healthy diet, increasing exercise, psychological intervention and so on. Among them, healthy diet is one of the important means to prevent obesity, it is recommended that people eat more vegetables and fruits, whole grains, low-fat foods and so on. Increasing exercise is also an important means to prevent obesity, and it is recommended that people get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. At the same time, this paper also provides relevant policy suggestions for the government, including strengthening health education and limiting the advertising of high-calorie food. Among them, strengthening health education is one of the important means to prevent obesity, it is suggested that the government should strengthen the publicity and promotion of health education in public places and schools.
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