Today, everyone talks about health and longevity. But at the same time, we are facing a very harsh reality: overweight and obesity have become one of the biggest public health problems in the world.
To give you a clear number: every year, at least 3.4 million people die as a result of obesity or overweight.
And here is something important to understand: this used to be considered a problem mainly in wealthy countries. Today, that is no longer the case. Obesity is also increasingly common in low- and middle-income countries.
What Is Happening With Children
There is one statistic that should make all of us stop and think:
today there are 10 times more obese children and adolescents than there were 40 years ago.
This analysis studied data from almost 130 million children and teenagers between 1975 and 2016. The warning was very clear: if the trend continued, by 2022 there would be more children and adolescents living with obesity than young people who are moderately or severely underweight.
Why is this so serious?
Because those children are far more likely to become obese adults and develop health problems earlier in life, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, increasing the risk of disability and premature death.
And here we face a truth we cannot ignore: children’s choices depend heavily on the environment around them.
That is why support from families, communities, and the surrounding environment is essential.
Eating Poorly Kills (And This Is Already Measured)
There is a sentence that may sound harsh, but it is true:
Eating poorly kills.
A major analysis published in The Lancet (Global Burden of Disease) estimated that 1 in every 5 deaths worldwide is associated with a poor diet.
Chris Murray from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation said it very clearly:
“Poor diet is responsible for more deaths than any other risk factor globally.”
This is why there is an urgent need for food policies that promote healthier and more balanced diets.
It Is Not Just About Eating Less
Many people think the solution is simply “eating less.”
But there is something even more important: food quality and how we eat.
What we eat also affects how we age.
For years, experts have talked about a decline in nutrient density in many foods, while at the same time ultra-processed foods and synthetic products are negatively affecting the quality of aging.
Poor food combinations can also lead to digestive fermentation and contribute to many health problems.
On top of that, studies show that people consume around 19% more calories than recommended on average, without enough physical activity to compensate.
And here is another important fact:
people who are obese at age 40 can lose up to 7 years of life expectancy, according to research.
Looking ahead, if this trend continues, projections estimate that by 2030 around 1 billion people worldwide could be living with obesity.
CONCLUSION
Obesity is not a trend or a superficial topic.
It is a reality affecting millions of people, and what is even more worrying is that it is starting at younger and younger ages.
So here is a simple but powerful question:
Is your environment helping you make better choices… or pushing you toward worse ones?
To truly combat this problem — not just talk about it — we need community, support, and a clear path forward.
That is why I created a simple and highly effective method, with proven results, to help people learn how to eat healthy and, most importantly, how to eat correctly.
Because when one person improves, it influences their home.
And when a family improves, it influences their children.
That is how we help each other fight obesity in adults and, even more importantly, protect children — who are our future.
If you want to be part of this change and learn step by step, the Manniello Method is the solution.
Dr. Donato Alberto Manniello
Dr. Donato Alberto Manniello has spent more than 30 years researching food and nutrition, experimenting with and analyzing different nutritional approaches to develop his own practical and applicable criteria for everyday life.
His vision is holistic, which has led him to study different disciplines related to health and habits: he holds a Doctorate in Osteopathy and training in Physiotherapy. He also specialized in Traditional Chinese Medicine, holds a Master’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, is a University Expert in Nutrition and Obesity, and is also an Expert in Integrative Medicine and Preventive Health.
As a researcher, he structured his own approach into a protocol and shared it through his method and publications. Together with his team, he has also developed an app designed to create personalized weekly meal plans and to combine foods in a practical way to support digestion and nutrient absorption.
