Sunday, January 29, 2017

Obesity rates increase, as more Latin Americans eat processed (junk) food

Obesity rates increase, as more Latin Americans eat processed (junk) food


"Nearly 58 percent of the region’s inhabitants, or close to 360 million people, is either overweight or obese, said the report by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
The rapid jump in obesity rates has crisscrossed the region, affecting Latin Americans “regardless of their economic situation, place of residence or ethnic origin,” it said."

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