Datuk Seri Liow Says We Should 'Lompat Tali' Because We're Fat!
It's always good for our country to be at the top, but not in this case. Malaysia is still ranked number 1 for highest obesity rates in South East Asia. Could it be from all them plates of Nasi Lemak?? So, Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai said we should skip rope!
By samisspeaking — 18 Jan 2013, 12:56 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
Liow: we should all lompat tali!
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan17, 2013) : A total of 100,000 skipping ropes will be distributed to
malaysiandailynews.comA total of 100,000 skipping ropes will be distributed to primary and secondary students in some 200 schools nationwide in a bid to reduce child obesity and encourage more physical exercise.
malaysiandailynews.com“Skipping for about one minute burns approximately 11 calories," said Liow.
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“Skipping for about four minutes burns calories the equivalent of a cup of teh tarik, while skipping for 30 minutes will shed the calories from a plate of nasi lemak," said Liow.
Avoiding obesity while satisfying your Malaysian food cravings
Ever wondered how many calories are in nasi lemak, roti canai or teh tarik?
Life is too short to completely do away with the foods that bring us joy, so instead, strike a happy balance.
Is there a Malaysian version of the pyramid? Yes, there is.
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Athletes travelling to Malaysia have many challenges not only finding food that they like, but finding healthy food that can meet the nutritional requirements of an athlete
topendsports.comMalaysia a fat country?
Malaysia is the one with the highest rate of obese people
“This is not a glorious title. We are outweighing our Asean neighbours and number six in the whole of Asia – behind some Middle Eastern countries”
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What is obesity? How is it different from being overweight?
While Overweight refers to excess body weight arising from muscle, bone, fat and water, obesity refers to an excess of body fat.
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Men with more than 25 percent body fat and women with more than 30 percent body fat are considered obese.
mcw.eduOverweight and obesity lead to adverse metabolic effects on blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and insulin resistance
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Most parents seem to be oblivious to the expanding waistlines of our nation's children.
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