by ACTION
If you consume high amounts of energy, particularly fat and sugars, but do not burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, much of the surplus energy will be stored by the body as fat.
Unhealthy eating habits tend to run in families. You may learn bad eating habits from your parents when you're young and continue them into adulthood.
Obesity rates are rapidly increasing in the African Region, as in most parts of the world.
There is a common misconception that obesity and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) only occur among the wealthy.
Strategy for the prevention and control of Obesity in South Africa - 2015 - 2020
Act today for a healthier future. HSF supports the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in the initiative to stimulate and support practical actions to address obesity.
Office:
+27 10 447 3721
E-mail: