Obesity in Zambia

<p>Shift away from locally sourced foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The impact of obesity on the health of Zambians</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid urbanization, changing dietary patterns, influx of highly processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, limited physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular ailments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has led to a shift away from nutritious, locally sourced foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Influx of highly processed foods and sugary beverages</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It places a burden on their health and increases the risk of non-communicable diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular ailments have become more prevalent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The influx of highly processed foods and sugary beverages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shift towards a sedentary lifestyle and limited physical activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zambia has experienced a shift away from nutritious, locally sourced foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nutrition transition has led to a decrease in the consumption of traditional agricultural foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers