10 Least Obese Countries in the World

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2. Indonesia

Mean BMI: Males – 22.3 /Females – 23.4

Indonesia is an archipelago consisting of 18,000 islands. Hence, the Indonesian cuisine consists of a variety of food. Many people in the island nation are vegetarians, as they follow the teachings of Buddhism. Certain foods in Indonesia are of low fat and high fiber such as tofu, fruit rujak, lalab, and capcay. Their home cooked food does not use any preservatives or canned ingredients. The country also has a universal healthcare system in place which seeks to make healthcare accessible to the entire nation for a minimal premium.

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