World Obesity Day
World Obesity Day
World Obesity Day (pronunciation: /wɜːrld oʊˈbiːsɪti deɪ/) is an annual event that aims to stimulate and support practical actions for achieving a healthier and less obese world.
Etymology
The term World Obesity Day is derived from the English words "world" (meaning the earth or globe), "obesity" (from the Latin obesitas, meaning fatness), and "day" (from the Old English dæg).
History
World Obesity Day was first established in 2015 by the World Obesity Federation, a non-profit organization that works to address the challenges of obesity. The day is observed on October 11th each year, with the aim of promoting solutions to the obesity crisis, raising awareness, and advocating for change.
Related Terms
- Obesity: A medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of body fat.
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure used to determine whether a person has a healthy body weight for their height.
- Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
- Bariatric Surgery: A type of surgery that is performed to help weight loss in people who are obese.
- Diet: The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
- Exercise: Physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on World Obesity Day
- Wikipedia's article - World Obesity Day
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