May 11, 2025 is the 8th World Obesity Day. When the number on the scale continues to rise, many people first think of quit milk tea and desserts, but turn a blind eye to Braised pork belly and fried vegetables on the table. Researcher He Li from the Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that this phenomenon of "excessive oil intake" is not an isolated case. Weight loss should not only focus on sugar, but also pay attention to reducing oil intake. Excessive intake of high-energy and high-fat foods can increase the risk of overweight and obesity, as well as disrupt the balance between energy intake and expenditure, fat synthesis and breakdown.? He Li said that when it comes to weight loss, people's first thought is to control sugar and carbohydrates, but they overlook controlling the intake of edible oil. According to the "Reference Intake of Dietary Nutrients for Chinese Residents (2023 Edition)" released by the Chinese Nutrition Society, each gram of fat (oil) contains 9 calories of energy, which is 2.25 times that of the same weight of sugar (4 calories)?. This means that consuming 30 grams of cooking oil (equivalent to 2 tablespoons) can generate 270 calories of energy, which is approximately equivalent to the energy of 1.5 bowls of rice. In particular, many people in the workplace often eat out or order takeout because of work reasons. However, among the top ten dishes sold on the takeout platform, such as Kung Pao chicken, boiled beef, cauliflower in dry pot and other "invisible oil giants", the single oil consumption exceeds 50g. If dining in this way for a long time, even if the intake of sugar and salt is controlled, it can still lead to obesity. It is estimated that half of the fat intake in the diet of Chinese residents comes from cooking oil, and using oil control pots can help people plan their oil consumption reasonably; It is recommended to choose vegetable oils such as soybean oil, rapeseed oil, peanut oil, olive oil, tea seed oil, sunflower seed oil, salad oil, etc. for cooking, and try to avoid using animal oils as much as possible; Cooking methods often include steaming, boiling, blanching, and cold mixing, and less use of frying and deep frying; Learn to read the nutrition labels of pre packaged foods and choose foods with low fat content. When ordering or ordering takeout, pay attention to the combination of meat and vegetables, focusing on light flavored dishes and avoiding heavy flavored dishes as much as possible. You can ask the merchant to add less salt, oil, and sugar in the remarks, or rinse with plain water before eating. He Li also reminds parents that taste buds are gradually developed from a young age, and it is very important to cultivate light flavors during childhood and adolescence. Therefore, it is necessary to cultivate children's healthy eating concepts from an early age, develop light and non greasy eating habits, and benefit children for life. (New Society)