‘Fat for beef’: China local drive rewards residents with 0.5kg of meat for same amount of weight lost
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A community in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, China, launched a weight-loss initiative on March 9th, offering residents 0.5kg of beef for every 0.5kg of weight lost. The "redundant flesh in exchange for beef" program, organized by the Shanbei Community, requires participants to be local employees with a BMI over 23 and a waistline exceeding 80cm for women and 90cm for men. Over 2,400 people applied within three days of the program's announcement. Participants will have their initial weight recorded between March 23rd and 27th, and their weight loss will be assessed between January 1st and 10th of the following year. The initiative aims to promote health and wellness within the community.
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AI-ExtractedOnly employees who pay their social security or medical insurance in the region can apply to join.
Applicants must have a BMI higher than 23 and a waist measurement of more than 80cm for women and 90cm for men.
The Shanbei Community's weight-loss campaign started on March 9 and attracted over 2,400 applicants within three days.
A community in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, China, launched a weight-loss initiative where residents receive 0.5kg of beef for the same amount of weight lost.
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