Obesity in Zambia

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Which factor has contributed to the increase in caloric intake in Zambia?

  • Rapid urbanization (correct)
  • Locally sourced foods
  • Limited physical activity
  • Traditional agricultural diet

What are some non-communicable diseases that have become more prevalent in Zambia due to obesity?

  • Influenza and pneumonia
  • Diabetes and hypertension (correct)
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Malaria and tuberculosis

What has fueled the obesity epidemic in Zambia?

  • Limited physical activity
  • Locally sourced foods
  • Sedentary lifestyles (correct)
  • Traditional agricultural diet

What has changed in Zambia's dietary patterns due to the nutrition transition?

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

What is the main focus of this essay?

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

What are the main causes of obesity in Zambia?

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

What are the potential consequences of obesity in Zambia?

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

What is the impact of the nutrition transition on Zambia's traditional agricultural diet?

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

What are some factors contributing to the increase in caloric intake in Zambia?

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

How does obesity affect the health of Zambians?

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

What are some potential consequences of obesity in Zambia?

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

What are some factors contributing to the increase in caloric intake in Zambia?

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

What has fueled the obesity epidemic in Zambia?

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

What has changed in Zambia's dietary patterns due to the nutrition transition?

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

What is the impact of the nutrition transition on Zambia's traditional agricultural diet?

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

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