Sign Up for First 'Moving Mexico for Your Health' Race Presidency of the Republic
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Sign up for the 1st Moving Mexico for Your Health Race, to be held on November 22 in the Reform Circuit in Mexico City.

You can enroll in the 5k, 10k or 21k route and your registration will be used to support the fight against childhood obesity.

Registrations are open and can you can sign up at EmocionDeportiva.com, Deportes Martí stores or Proshops within the Sport City clubs in the metropolitan area.

For more information, contact the Ministry of Health Liaison and Social Participation Unit at 506-221-600, ext. 55798 and 550060 or email moviendomepormisalud@salud.gob.mx

10 Facts on Obesity in Mexico

Obesity is a public health problem, because it has been associated with the development of chronic, non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Here are ten facts on obesity in Mexico:

1. 42.6% of men over 20 years of age are overweight and 26.8% obese. (Source: National Health and Nutrition Survey 2012).

2. 35.5% of women over 20 years of age are overweight and 37.5% obese. (Source: National Health and Nutrition Survey 2012).

3. In Mexico, approximately 7 out of 10 adults are overweight.

4. Check your weight and height! A man’s waist should measure less than 90 cm and a woman’s less than 80 cm.

5. About 30% of children are overweight or obese.

6. One out of every 5 deaths in the country is caused by diabetes, an obesity-associated disease.

7. The government launched the National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes, which consists of three pillars: public health, timely medical care, health regulation and a tax policy for health.

8. We should do at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.

9. Physical activity is any bodily movement that requires more energy than rest. This includes walking, running, dancing, swimming, yoga and mowing the lawn.

10. Include one fruit or vegetable; a cereal or legume and animal products in every meal and drink two liters (8 cups) of water a day.

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