What in the World - How to solve Malaysia’s obesity crisis

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Malaysia has the highest obesity rate in South East Asia, and experts say that by 2035 two in every three children could be overweight. On our recent trip to Kuala Lumpur we wanted to find out why obese rates are so high, and what’s being done to address the issue.

We’re joined by nutritionist Fatin Keri, health and fitness coach Kevin Zahri, and two women who he trained - who’ve both been on their own weight loss journey.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producers: William Lee Adams, Emily Horler and Mora Morrison
Editor: Verity Wilde

Published on Friday, 24th January 2025.

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