In 2008, more than 1.4 billion adults, 20 and older, were overweight, and 65% of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. But happily, obesity is preventable. This is where outdoor fitness equipment and Body Boomers can play a role. 

 Overweight and obesity are largely preventable. Supportive environments and communities are fundamental in shaping people’s choices and in making healthier foods and regular physical activity the easiest choice (accessible, available and affordable), and therefore preventing obesity. At the individual level, people can limit energy intake from total fats and sugars ; increase consumption of fruit and vegetables, as well as legumes, whole grains and nuts ; engage in regular physical activity (60 minutes a day for children and 150 minutes per week for adults). But individual responsibility can only have its full effect where people have access to a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, at the societal level it is important, among other things, to make regular physical activity and healthier dietary choices available, affordable and easily accessible to all - especially the poorest individuals.