Since 2015, on October 11, and since 2020 – on March 4, the whole world is held Anti-Obesity Day . The initiator of the day was the World Obesity Federation, which is non-commercial, but cooperates with the Ministry of Health at the official level.

Now all over the planet adiposity the epidemic is gaining momentum. According to statistics, 30% of the world’s population is overweight or obese, and more than 2.5 million people die from this disease each year. Also overweight increases the risk of developing other diseases: vascular and heart diseases, diabetes, disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and also leads to a deterioration in the quality of life and an increase in financial costs.

Holding this day is necessary to bring people together, which will help raise public awareness of this problem and overcome it, thereby improving health and quality of life.

• It is very important to find time for physical activity and rest, to eat only high-quality and useful products.