Research released by study from the Nutrition Research and education Department at the University of Nevada shows that much of the blame for this epidemic is culturally generated. ... Fighting obesity occurs in a multi-staged plan. ... The National Cholesterol Education Program suggests that only thirty percent of calories should be derived from fat, andonlyone0third of these fats could be saturated fats, such as those found in meat, poultry, and dairy products. ...

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With these causes in mind, it is also important to consider factors such as socioeconomic status, social development, poverty, cultural norms, political instability, and war, which can all contribute largely to the rate of malnutrition in a country. ... There is also a need for more community education about health-related issues, such as sanitation practices and birth control methods As for the hospitals and health clinics that do exist, many of them require more funding and drastic improvements. ... The approach to improving nutrition for children and infants is a multi-sector approach th...

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"Obesity is understood to be a complex disease requiring multi-faceted treatment. ... Overweight and obesity are especially prevalent in some minority groups in addition to those with lower incomes and less education. ...

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