Welcome to the National Healthcare Group's World Obesity Day microsite. World Obesity Day is on 4 March.
More than 800 million people in the world are currently living with obesity, and this number is set to keep increasing over the years. Obesity is a complex, chronic condition which contributes to many health issues including heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, cancer and depression. The good news is that just a modest amount of weight loss (5-10%) can lead to improvements in health.
We are excited to announce that we will be releasing a series of obesity management videos as we approach World Obesity Day, starting from the first week of February. These videos will cover a wide range of topics including strategies to enjoy food while staying healthy, ways to optimise diet while eating out, tips on initiating exercise and optimising your exercise regimen, weight loss medications, and surgical and endoscopic procedures for weight loss. Click on the Facebook and Instagram links to view the videos!
Whether you are taking your first steps on the path to weight management, actively losing weight, or encountering challenges in your weight loss journey, this video series will have valuable insights for you. Participate in our online quiz, which will be launched on 15 February to win an exclusive goodie bag, and join us at the World Obesity Day event at Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade on 3 Mar 2024.
NHG World Obesity Day Quiz: Quiz
Watch this space for more tips on building positive lifestyle changes!
1 Feb: The Psychology of Eating – Functions of Eating
The first chapter of our series on obesity management is here! Explore the psychology of eating in this video, uncovering motivations that go beyond fuelling our bodies – from mood elevation to emotional coping and social bonding.
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5 Feb :The Psychology of Eating in Weight Management
Embark on a journey with Lily as she discovers how her relationship with food affects her health. Explore and learn various strategies, such as ways to strike a balance between enjoying food and staying healthy, to manage emotional overeating and to navigate social dining situations. Reflect on your own eating habits and work towards a healthier, more mindful lifestyle!
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9 Feb :Caloric Density
Not all food gives us the same amount of every for every 100g. Learn about the caloric density of the 4 food groups to help you make healthier choices for effective weight loss without having to eat less.
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13 Feb :Heathier Eating Out
Is it possible to eat health while enjoying the convenience of dining out? Learn 5 practical tips for making healthier choices while eating out, ensuring that even in the busiest times, you can still keep to your diet goals.
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16 Feb :Let's Get Moving
Finding it hard to start exercising? Uncover the common barriers to initiating exercise and learn practical strategies to overcome these hurdles. With this knowledge, you will be on your way to beginning a successful and sustainable exercise routine!
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19 Feb :Movement Matters
Unravel the key components of the FITT principle and use these strategies to optimize your exercise regimen. Learn to use the Talk Test as a way to gauge your exercise intensity.
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23 Feb :Overcoming Obesity – Beyond Lifestyle
Wondering about your options beyond exercise and diet control? This concise guide provides useful information about weight loss medications to empower you to make informed choices on your weight management journey. Discover the medications available in Singapore, understand how they work, know more about their benefits and side effects, and learn who is suitable for these medications.
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26 Feb :Bariatric surgery – Surgical Procedures
Join us as we dive into the 2 most common bariatric surgeries performed in NHG: the sleeve gastrectomy and the Rou-en-Y gastric bypass. Watch this video to find out who is suitable for bariatric surgery, how it is performed and what happens after surgery.
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26 Feb :Bariatric Surgery – Endoscopic Procedures
Not keen or not suitable for bariatric surgery? This video explores non-surgical interventions that are performed for weight loss: the intra-gastric balloon and the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. This video explores the indications for these procedures and how they work to bring about weight loss.
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NHG World Obesity Day Quiz: Quiz
Please reach out to us at
NHG_World_Obesity_Day_Event@nhg.com.sg if you have any questions.
