FAST FOODS and desk jobs are making Phuket people fat and unhealthy, according to the island's Public Health office.
While locally produced beer bellies seldom rival those of fat farang visitors, Thais are rapidly becoming more noticeably rotund, or pum pui.
Dr Phongsawat Rattanasang told a media conference at Provincial Hall this week that Thais risk cancer and other health problems unless they pay closer attention to what they eat, and their fitness levels.
''Women should aim for a 32 inch waist while 36 inches is about right for a man at the most,'' the doctor said.
Poor diets were one cause of people having to pay unnecessarily large amounts for health treatment, he said.
Exercise was a good way of staying healthy.
At least 30 minutes of aerobic activity per day was the limit, he said.
People who want to improve their health should eat natural, healthy foods and control the amount.
Phuket people could save the health system unwanted stress by improving their dietary habits and adopt an exercise regimen.
Early death was usually one result of obesity, he said. Now someone needs to pass on the message to Phuket's visitors, too.
Free health checks and dietary advice are to be available at Provincial Hall on February 26 from 8am to 10am.
While locally produced beer bellies seldom rival those of fat farang visitors, Thais are rapidly becoming more noticeably rotund, or pum pui.
Dr Phongsawat Rattanasang told a media conference at Provincial Hall this week that Thais risk cancer and other health problems unless they pay closer attention to what they eat, and their fitness levels.
''Women should aim for a 32 inch waist while 36 inches is about right for a man at the most,'' the doctor said.
Poor diets were one cause of people having to pay unnecessarily large amounts for health treatment, he said.
Exercise was a good way of staying healthy.
At least 30 minutes of aerobic activity per day was the limit, he said.
People who want to improve their health should eat natural, healthy foods and control the amount.
Phuket people could save the health system unwanted stress by improving their dietary habits and adopt an exercise regimen.
Early death was usually one result of obesity, he said. Now someone needs to pass on the message to Phuket's visitors, too.
Free health checks and dietary advice are to be available at Provincial Hall on February 26 from 8am to 10am.
Let's not mention all the Phuket kids under 18 with huge waistlines. Time after time, I see them eating in Seven-11. All that great street food, and they'd rather eat junk. Sad . . . corporate America is also to blame!
Posted by VFaye on February 19, 2009 18:43