Oman's measures to curb obesity commended

Business Friday 17/July/2020 11:03 AM
By: Times News Service
Oman's measures to curb obesity commended

Muscat: The United Nation Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), commended the Sultanate’s measures to curb obesity.

A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA), said, "The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has hailed the efforts undertaken by Oman to curb obesity caused by unhealthy habits."

The FAO’s 2020 Report said: "Oman, along with some other Arab countries, is utilizing a variety of means to stem the spread of obesity, including imposing high taxes on sweet drinks, energy drinks, and aerated beverages."

The report stated, "More than 20 million children suffer dwarfness in the East Mediterranean Region including Arab states. It also shows that half of the population of the same region suffers from obesity or overweightness."

"The FAO also prepares an annual report titled 'Food Security and Nutrition Around the World', which is drafted in cooperation with the World Agricultural Development Fund, the UNCEF, the World Food Programme and the World Health Organisation."

"The FAO monitors the progress made in eliminating hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition. It also works to ameliorate in-depth analysis of standing challenges towards the realization of 2030 Sustainable Development Plan," the statement added.