Editor’s note

In this episode of Exploring the Culturalorigin and custom of Qingming Festival--Spring outing and Searching for Roots, we take a deep dive into the critical role of shifting weight loss from a personal concern to a national priority, addressing the physiological and psychological harms of excess weight and the burden of related chronic diseases. It highlights sustainable lifestyle changes, balanced diets, regular exercise, and dispelling common misconceptions about quick fixes.

Besides, in this episode we also learn this state-led effort seeks to cultivate a national consciousness around health, integrating individual responsibility with supportive social and policy environments to achieve a healthier population.

Enjoy the episode, and hope you have a healthy weight!