Malaysia is fattest country in South-East Asia

[Darthrevan]

A roadside food stall in Johor Baru. Malaysians, besides being weighed down by obesity and diabetes, according to an Oxfam International report on worldwide food quality, also consumed food of poor nutritional diversity.

Malaysians, besides being weighed down by obesity and diabetes, according to an Oxfam International report on worldwide food quality, also consumed food of poor nutritional diversity.

The just released research by the UK-based poverty and disaster relief group ranked Malaysia 44th out of a list of 125 countries.

(The higher a score on the index, the worse a country stands.)

Titled the Good Enough to Eat Index, it showed that Malaysia scored 76 out of a possible 100 under the diet diversity category, indicating that while food was ample in Malaysia, these food choices however are not nutritionally diverse.

Food affordability also seemed to be a proble­m for Malaysia, with the country scoring a higher-than-average mark of 57 in terms of price levels.

These levels, according to Oxfam, were relative to other goods and services.

The tendency for food prices to fluctuate was however low, with Malaysia coming in with a score of 14.

Malaysia was also found to be on the lower rung of the obesity and diabetes categories, scoring 29 and 37 respectively.

According to reports, about 2.6 million Malaysians aged 18 and above were diabetics. This number is projected to hit 4.5 million by 2020.

Malaysia has also been ranked the fattest country in South-East Asia and the sixth in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Although the research found that Malaysi­ans did not suffer from any undernourishment, it showed a number of children were underweight, with a score of 28.

The country also shared its 44th overall placing with six other countries: Maldives, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Moldova, Russia and Chile.

In South-East Asia, Malaysia came in second behind Thailand, which ranked 42nd worldwide.

Its neighbours, The Philippines (67th), Vietnam (71st), Indonesia (83rd) and Laos (112nd) followed.

Singapore and Myanmar were not included in the list.

“Despite the huge technological advances of modern times, we are still failing to provide people with the basic sustenance they need to survive and eat healthily,” an Oxfam statement said.

In comparison, the Netherlands was ranked first as the country with the most nutritious and healthy food.

African nation Chad, on the other hand, at 125th, was found to have had expensive food with little nutritional value.

Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/01/16/Scoring-badly-on-dietary-habits-Malaysia-is-fattest-country-in-SE-Asia/

[Thaiyotakamli]

Makan lagi, Malaysia boleh lah!

[Watwheels]

I think food is just one of many factors of obesity and it's related illness. Not excercising and not having a balance diet are more of the cause. Indulging once in a while is ok but not always.

[Sosaria]

Too much good food there!

[Kangadrool]

Too much good food there!

Good to eat, Bad for health.

 

So many food are goreng goreng. Fried foods are re-fried again.

[Kiadaw]

 

In comparison, the Netherlands was ranked first as the country with the most nutritious and healthy food.

 

 

Maybe this explain why Netherlanders are tall & slim.

[Thaiyotakamli]

Maybe this explain why Netherlanders are tall & slim.

Tall is by nature, u feed asian nutrious food also wont exceed 180cm haha

[Kiadaw]

Tall is by nature, u feed asian nutrious food also wont exceed 180cm haha

I don't think they have significant different genes from its neighbors, like Belgium, France or even Germany , but they are quite a bit taller.

 

But Northern Europeans are generally taller than their Southern Neighbors also.

Not sure if this is the reason, but Sourthern Europeans have eat more rice & pasta, while Northerner have more meal/milk focus diet.

 

 

I do think Nutrition do play a part, how else to explain why we are taller than our SEA neighbors.

[SGCMmadman]

That is why najib say kangkung price has dropped because he wants people to eat healthy

[Pisces69]

A roadside food stall in Johor Baru. Malaysians, besides being weighed down by obesity and diabetes, according to an Oxfam International report on worldwide food quality, also consumed food of poor nutritional diversity.

 

Malaysians, besides being weighed down by obesity and diabetes, according to an Oxfam International report on worldwide food quality, also consumed food of poor nutritional diversity.

 

The just released research by the UK-based poverty and disaster relief group ranked Malaysia 44th out of a list of 125 countries.

 

(The higher a score on the index, the worse a country stands.)

 

Titled the Good Enough to Eat Index, it showed that Malaysia scored 76 out of a possible 100 under the diet diversity category, indicating that while food was ample in Malaysia, these food choices however are not nutritionally diverse.

 

Food affordability also seemed to be a proble­m for Malaysia, with the country scoring a higher-than-average mark of 57 in terms of price levels.

 

These levels, according to Oxfam, were relative to other goods and services.

 

The tendency for food prices to fluctuate was however low, with Malaysia coming in with a score of 14.

 

Malaysia was also found to be on the lower rung of the obesity and diabetes categories, scoring 29 and 37 respectively.

 

According to reports, about 2.6 million Malaysians aged 18 and above were diabetics. This number is projected to hit 4.5 million by 2020.

 

Malaysia has also been ranked the fattest country in South-East Asia and the sixth in the Asia-Pacific Region.

 

Although the research found that Malaysi­ans did not suffer from any undernourishment, it showed a number of children were underweight, with a score of 28.

 

The country also shared its 44th overall placing with six other countries: Maldives, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Moldova, Russia and Chile.

 

In South-East Asia, Malaysia came in second behind Thailand, which ranked 42nd worldwide.

 

Its neighbours, The Philippines (67th), Vietnam (71st), Indonesia (83rd) and Laos (112nd) followed.

 

Singapore and Myanmar were not included in the list.

 

“Despite the huge technological advances of modern times, we are still failing to provide people with the basic sustenance they need to survive and eat healthily,” an Oxfam statement said.

 

In comparison, the Netherlands was ranked first as the country with the most nutritious and healthy food.

 

African nation Chad, on the other hand, at 125th, was found to have had expensive food with little nutritional value.

 

Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/01/16/Scoring-badly-on-dietary-habits-Malaysia-is-fattest-country-in-SE-Asia/

 

I wonder why Spore was not included in the list. Maybe we r first ahead of most other SEA countries?

 

Afterall we have a very high rate of diabetes n obesity.

[Camrysfa]

 

I wonder why Spore was not included in the list. Maybe we r first ahead of most other SEA countries?

 

Afterall we have a very high rate of diabetes n obesity.

 

 

 

Malaysia has also been ranked the fattest country in South-East Asia and the sixth in the Asia-Pacific Region.

 

 

hmmm, so SG is not in SEA?

[Pisces69]

 

 

 

Malaysia has also been ranked the fattest country in South-East Asia and the sixth in the Asia-Pacific Region.

 

 

hmmm, so SG is not in SEA?

 

Maybe SG gharmen request SG not represented cos if it is.....we wil b even worse than USA.

 

Here only good things can shout out loud. Bad things must

[Maxus-MIFA9]

A roadside food stall in Johor Baru. Malaysians, besides being weighed down by obesity and diabetes, according to an Oxfam International report on worldwide food quality, also consumed food of poor nutritional diversity.

 

 

 

Anyone happen know where is this stall......

 

The food look good ...

[Mockngbrd]

Msia boleh!

[1fast1]

But Northern Europeans are generally taller than their Southern Neighbors also.

Not sure if this is the reason, but Sourthern Europeans have eat more rice & pasta, while Northerner have more meal/milk focus diet.

Genetics definitely plays a role. S. Europeans are genetically distinct from N. Europeans in that the former have a great N. African genetic contribution. The Moors ruled large parts of S. Europe for centuries, leading to lots of gene mixing. The Nordics in N. Europe did not have this influence.

 

Digressing a little, there is no assurance that people within a single continent will be genetically homogeneous. The same holds true even within a single country - even one without significant immigration in the modern era. A stark example is India, which has a huge amount of genetic heterogeneity - ranging from predominantly fair-skinned, tall, Caucasian/Aryan-featured Northerners to the dark-complexioned, shorter, Australoid-featured Southerners, with every variation you can think of in the middle. And that's not even counting the ethnic minorities like the Mongoloid (Chinese-like) people who also call India home.

 

Good nutrition certainly plays a role in ensuring you reach your potential height. But your genes are what determine that potential height in the first place. You need both to be really tall.

[Jman888]

with all the good food and so many mamak stores open for late supper, how not to get fat

[Super7]

when i am in KL or Penang etc, many of the xmms on the streets or in malls somehow look more chio than those found here... and more friendly looking, definitely more relaxed looking. Maybe i biased.

 

 

Msia boleh!

 

 

Anyone happen know where is this stall......

 

The food look good ...

 

Can post the pic in MY food forums and maybe the locals will tell you the place!!

 

Maybe SG gharmen request SG not represented cos if it is.....we wil b even worse than USA.

 

Here only good things can shout out loud. Bad things must

 

They also requested unless SG is the top winner, otherwise dont mentione SG at all!!

Edited January 17, 2014 by Super7

[Alpha78]

In the land where sugar is subsidised and where teh tariks are so much sweeter than ours, is it a surprise that they have higher levels of obesity?