Obesity will increase in the country in 2023 and raise awareness on the need to dispel myths for a healthier life

Doctor Sylvia Ramuth, technical director of Emagrecentro, sheds light on some fake news on the internet which can be harmful to health

Obesity is a comorbidity that affects more and more people in Brazil and around the world and, according to the World Atlas of Obesity 2023, the prediction is that in Brazil by 2035, 41% of the adult population will live with the disease and that Child population growth reaches the high level of 4.4% – in comparison, the United States has a rate of 2.4%. It is even more concerning when talking about young people that in 2022, 9% of Brazilians between the ages of 18 and 24 had a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, which constitutes obesity. In 2023, this percentage jumped to 17.1%, or a 90% increase, according to data from the Telephone Survey of Risk Factors for Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in Times of Pandemic (Covitel). In favor of awareness and the pursuit of health, World Obesity Day is celebrated on March 4, which seeks to shed light on issues such as the right diet, routine exams, physical exercise and many others. Some fake news and myths are still widely spread on the Internet and in everyday life, which is why Dr. Sylvia, technical director of Emagrecentro, a network specializing in healthy weight loss, warns that it is necessary to be careful of miraculous recipes and reveals some information. Watch:

Is replacing meals with fruit healthy?

“No, fruit-only meals can leave out important macro- and micronutrients for the body. Another factor is that there are fruits with a lot of carbohydrates and calories that can significantly hinder a weight loss strategy,” he warns.

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Does water with lemon help you lose weight?

Even if it doesn’t help you lose weight, it is worth maintaining this habit for a healthier life. Doctor Sylvia clarifies: “Very cold and in the heat, water with lemon is delicious and is very good for your health, but in practice alone it does not make you lose weight. Despite being a myth, the fruit is rich in vitamin C and other nutrients that support immunity.”

Do teas help you lose weight?

When it comes to herbal teas, without a healthy diet, herbal teas do not make you lose weight: «Despite this, an infusion of mint, hibiscus and chamomile, for example, can contribute to well-being and health. However, it is necessary to drink. Be careful of miracle recipes, because they do not exist, and of the dosage and frequency of consumption”, he explains.

Do weight loss programs work?

“True, as long as they are performed in serious clinics and are guided by scientific research on healthy weight loss. To give you an idea, Emagrecentro’s 4-phase method is based on more than 100 scientific works and has a scientific publication in an international health journal on the effectiveness of its results. The five-week protocol, for example, includes a weekly check-up to monitor the evolution of dietary indications and promote nutritional re-education”, he concludes.

Source: Emagrecentro, A point of reference in the field of weight loss and body aesthetics, Emagrecentro was founded by doctor Edson Ramuth in 1986 and became a franchise in 1994. The chain offers affordable treatments and the 4-step method, protected by copyright and internationally certified. . It has 350 businesses, three in the United States and one in Spain under the Best Shape brand.

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