World Obesity Event Day 2026 - Post Event Highlights
【World Obesity Day 2026 - Fighting Obesity Starts with Lifestyle Changes】organized by the Hong Kong Association for the Study of Obesity (HKASO), the Hong Kong Physical Fitness Association (HKPFA) and the Hong Kong Obesity Care Group (HKOCG), was successfully held on March 14, 2026! This event was honored to have Dr. Andrea Luk , HKASO President and Specialist in Endocrinology and Diabetes, Dr. Lorena Cheung, HKASO Honorary Secretary and Registered Dietitian (USA), and Dr. Sam Wong, HKPFA Executive Director and Registered Physiotherapist, who provided detailed talks to the participants on various obesity myths and methods for tailoring personalized weight loss plans, weight loss diet tips, and exercises to improve metabolic health.
On the day of the event, various booths were set up for participants to experience, including a physical fitness challenge, body mass index (BMI) and body fat health check, as well as nutrition and and health information.
The event was very exciting and lively! We hope that through the various booths and talks, everyone can learn more about obesity and weight control, truly achieving "8 billion reasons to act on obesity"!
