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Netherlands Ranks Second Globally in Dieting Habits, Reader's Digest Survey Shows

Netherlands Ranks Second Globally in Dieting Habits, Reader s Digest Survey Shows

Three-quarters of Dutch people actively battle excess weight through dieting, according to a global obesity survey by Reader's Digest.

Finland leads the pack: More than eight in ten residents there have dieted at least once. The Netherlands comes in a close second. Notably, dieting is more common among Dutch women (82%) than men (64%).

Another key finding: One in three Dutch people believes their partner is overweight, while their partner is often unaware of this perception.