You Won’t Believe These 7 Weird Laws From Around the World
| March 12, 2015
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Don’t Be Obese in Japan
Older Japanese people will not be quietly gaining weight. The Metabo law was written to help curb obesity. Men and women between the ages of 45 and 74 must have their waistlines measured once a year in Japan. Men with waistlines larger than 33.5”, and women with waistlines larger than 35.5” are considered at risk for obesity and they are referred to seek medical advice and counseling. There is, however, no penalty for being above the recommended limit in waistline.
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