The effects that Mexico is experiencing from the obesity problem stem from a change in lifestyle and a shift in diet. A combination of fast food, TV, and a sedentary lifestyle are causes for this epidemic. As video games and TV became more popular, less physical activity was involved in children’s growth. Schools have also become a fair playground for companies to target children as consumer, especially for sugar beverages. Children are also targeted by fast food restaurants, which offer toys with their meals.
The country has moved from its traditional and nutritive meals, mainly composed of beans and corn, to more processed fast food meals. In a period of several years Mexico experienced a decline of 30% in the consumption of fruits and vegetables, 50% in beans and an increase of 40% in consumption of sugared beverages. The perception of fast food has become a status symbol in Mexico and as a result it has distorted the old eating habits causing overall malnutrition in children and adults.
The norm has changed and now it is normal to see a child consume a soda before school in the morning as well as drinking soda throughout the day. Unfortunately there is still no governmental prohibition about keeping these items from being sold in schools. Although eating and exercise habits are a personal choice, it is also true that advertising is not always clear and accurate. When a product is advertised as “natural” it does not always mention the chemicals and sugars it contains. Nutritional information is not always available, as a consequence people do not know what they are eating and how it will affect them.
Source:
Primer Lugar Mundial en Obesidad. http://globedia.com/mexico-mundial-obesidad.
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Los efectos que México está experimentando del problema de la obesidad sucedieron debido a un cambio en el estilo de vida y en la dieta. Una combinación de comida rápida, televisión, y el sedentarismo son las causas de esta epidemia. Dado que los juegos de vídeo y la televisión se hicieron más populares, menos actividad física estuvo incluida en el crecimiento de los niños. Las escuelas se han convertido también en un campo de juego justo para las empresas las cuales tienen el objetivo de convertir a los niños a consumidores, especialmente de bebidas azucaradas. Los niños también son el blanco de restaurantes de comida rápida, que ofrecen los juguetes con sus comidas.
El país ha pasado de sus comidas tradicionales y nutritivas, compuesto principalmente de frijol y maíz, a platos más procesados de comida rápida. En un período de varios años México experimentó un descenso del 30% en el consumo de frutas y verduras, 50% en frijol y un aumento del 40% en el consumo de bebidas azucaradas. La percepción de la comida rápida se ha convertido en un símbolo de estatus en México y como resultado de ello ha distorsionado los antiguos hábitos de comer causando desnutrición en niños y adultos.
La norma ha cambiado y ahora es normal ver a un niño consumir un refresco antes de la escuela en la mañana, así como beber refrescos durante el día. Lamentablemente aún no existe una prohibición gubernamental de mantener estos elementos de que se vendan en las escuelas. A pesar de que los hábitos alimenticios y el ejercicio son una opción personal, también es cierto que la publicidad no siempre es clara y precisa. Cuando un producto se anuncia como “natural” no siempre se mencionan los productos químicos y los azúcares que contiene. La información nutricional no siempre está disponible, como consecuencia la gente no sabe lo que come y cómo les afectará.
Fuente:
Primer Lugar Mundial en Obesidad. http://globedia.com/mexico-mundial-obesidad.
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