Kidney Disease and Obesity
is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease.
This year’s theme “Kidney Disease & Obesity” will discover more on obesity and its relation to chronic kidney disease and how to prevent it!
Source: National Health Survey 2010
Obesity Kills
Obesity leads to diabetes and high blood
pressure among other chronic diseases |  |
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BOTH of which are the 2 leading causes of
kidney failure |
How Do I Know If I’m Overweight Or Obese?
Source: Health Promotion Board
Obesity occurs when energy intake (calorie consumption) is higher than the energy you burn off:
2E’s to Obesity Prevention
EXERCISE
anytime anywhere
- Alight 1 bus stop ahead and walk the remainder to your destination
- Do simple stretches after sitting for long periods
- When going up 1 floor, opt to take the stairs instead of the lift
- If you’re heading out for lunch, walk and take a longer route
- Do leg exercises and lift weights while watching TV
- Brisk walk, jog or swim 3 times a week, 15 minutes each time!
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 EAT
healthily
When cooking:
- Grill, bake or steam instead of deep frying
- Use natural herbs and spices instead of stock cubes and seasoning powder
- Use healthier cooking oils like canola, sunflower or peanut
When eating out:
- For chicken rice, leave the skin and fat of the poultry behind
- For nasi lemak, limit your deep fried options to 1 and opt for more vegetables instead
- For noodles, order the soup version instead which has less sodium
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