Japan Takes Steps to Fight Childhood
Obesity
November 10, 2005
The Japanese government has taken steps to fight obesity in children. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan have decided to tackle this growing problem by promoting healthy diets. The ministry is planning to designate 10 districts in five prefectures as model areas in the year 2006. In these selective areas, it'll try to minimize the number of overweight children with the help and support of schools, households and communities.
Though Japanese diet is considered a healthy one but the fact is that the kids of this country are more attracted towards fast foods and confectionaries. Kids in Japan spend most of their extra time by watching TV and playing computer games. They're less likely to go to parks or perform outdoor activities. Weekend trips are also not a regular feature of their lives. The reasons mentioned above have contributed to the rise of obesity particularly in children so the step taken by the Japanese government will be of immense benefit in this regard.
Source:http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=1&id=354404
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