The members of Obesity Society of Nigeria, OSN, A National Association of World Obesity Federation in Ebonyi State have joined their counterparts worldwide in marking this year 2025 Obesity day with a warning that Obesity is a serious health condition
The event Tagged Changing System Walk for healthier Life, started with road walk which kicked off with crowd of people and members at the State township Stadium in Abakaliki the State Capital, walking round strategic Areas in Abakaliki, the capital City of Ebonyi State.
They enlightened the public on the Associations services to the society through personalized weight management plans such as Nutrition Counseling, physical activity coaching, street management techniques and the ongoing support and monitoring.
The National President of the Obesity of Nigeria, Dr. Mrs. Agbo Urudinachi while addressing Newsman during the road walk disclosed that Obesity is a serious health condition that affects millions of people worldwide and it increases the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, heart diseases and certain types of cancer.”
She further explains the causes of Obesity to include Genetics, Unhealthy diet,Physical inactivity, Stress, Certain medical Conditions, medications and socioeconomic factors.
She advised that one should seek for medical professional help to improve their overall health and well being in other to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and also to boost their energy levels and confidence to enhance their quality of life.
On her part,Dr. Mrs. Nwobasi William Ndidiamaka. the President, Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Ebonyi State Chapter, called on the members of the society to visit their lifestyle clinic to get professional help and guidance on how they are to be managing their weight and adopting a healthier lifestyle.
She also made known that their experts are at the Community health Department at Federal Teaching Hospital (FETHA 2)in Abakaliki. to support members of the public.
Other Executive members who spoke include Dr. Mrs. Ifenyinwa Okeke. the Medical Women Association of Nigeria National outreach Committee chairman, Who expressed worry over challenges that majority of people in the society are Ignorant about what Obesity is all about.
” Children are becoming victims of Obesity, according to record, following the manner and types of food some of the parents are giving to them at home,” she noted
She therefore called on parents to be mindful of their children in order not to be victims of Obesity at their early stage of life.
