<p>New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said obesity is emerging as a major challenge for the country and that everyone must contribute to the fight against it.</p>.<p>Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Modi said that according to experts, one in every three persons would be obese in the coming years.</p>.More than genetic factors, lifestyle, diet & nutrition play significant role in predicting obesity risk among Indians.<p>"While talking about fitness, I want to express a concern. Every family in the country should be concerned that obesity is becoming a major challenge for our country. We must protect ourselves from obesity," he said.</p>.<p>In this direction, Modi reiterated his previous suggestion and urged families to buy 10 per cent less oil for cooking and also cut its usage by 10 per cent.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said obesity is emerging as a major challenge for the country and that everyone must contribute to the fight against it.</p>.<p>Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Modi said that according to experts, one in every three persons would be obese in the coming years.</p>.More than genetic factors, lifestyle, diet & nutrition play significant role in predicting obesity risk among Indians.<p>"While talking about fitness, I want to express a concern. Every family in the country should be concerned that obesity is becoming a major challenge for our country. We must protect ourselves from obesity," he said.</p>.<p>In this direction, Modi reiterated his previous suggestion and urged families to buy 10 per cent less oil for cooking and also cut its usage by 10 per cent.</p>