According to the nationwide Third National health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS III) conducted in 2006 showed that 29.1% of the 33055 adult population studied was found to be overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9). The prevalence of obesity (BMI >30) was reported to be 14.0%. Adding this figure together we have an overweight & obesity rate of staggering 43%!
Judging by what we seen on the street, I fear to say that almost half of the male population are overweight. Just looking around when you are on the street and you will know what I mean.
I sincerely hope that more Malaysians will stay active and eat sensibly to maintain healthy weight. It is possible to find time and be discipline if we want to stay healthy.
You can get a lot of data from Nutrition Society of Malaysia website: http://www.nutriweb.org.my/
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