The results indicate that Brazilian children’s height increased by an average of 1cm between 2001 and 2014. The prevalence of overweight and obesity also surged considerably—around 3%.
In comparison with other countries, Brazil's situation appears more critical. In 2022, there were three times more overweight children in Brazil than the global average.
These ingredients are pervasive in a wide array of products, including cookies, margarine, cakes, chocolate, cold cuts, sausages, and carbonated beverages.
Eight of every ten people facing obesity have felt some kind of embarrassment due to overweight, and most claim to fall victims of discrimination at least once a month.
While a portion of Brazilians have incorporated more fruits and vegetables to their diet and done more exercise, another part of the population is becoming more obese. According to a survey released today (Jul.