Japan takes drastic steps to combat obesity

February 16, 2006

The Japanese government is taking several measures to overcome obesity. To fight the dreaded disease, the country has released a new nutrition chart last summer that encourages eating more carbohydrates such as rice and vegetables as main sources of energy, while cutting down on meat to reduce the intake of fat. The chart specifically targets overweight males, singles and obese children.

The increasing rate of childhood obesity has become a cause of concern for the government. The government has set aside about $600,000 in the 2006-2007 budgets to tackle this issue. The Health Ministry of Japan also plans to research the link between parents' lifestyles and overweight children, and support selected towns to promote healthier eating habits.

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