American Samoa is the most obese country in the world, according to The Global Obesity Observatory, which monitors obesity rates for 200 different countries.
Mike McDonald of the Make American Samoa Health Again Initiative said the heavy consumption of sugary drinks and processed foods is a major contributor to the territory’s obesity rate. He said that photos from 50 years ago show Samoans who were healthy and fit.
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The four pillars of Make American Samoa Healthy Again, or MASHA, are: reclaiming our roots through nutrition; moving together as a community; uniting our leaders through change; and empowering our youth.
Details are available at MakeAmericanSamoaHealthyAgain.org.
