The nutritionists further decried the rising rate of obesity in the country, which had a prevalence rate of 11.6 per cent and 23 per cent.
According to the World Health Organisation, obesity is abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that poses a health risk to the individual.
The agency further noted that obesity was a double burden of malnutrition, stating that more people are obese than underweight.
“Increasing physical activity can help reduce obesity so riding bicycles could help reduce it in a way but not exclusively.
“Riding a bicycle is a good way of improving cardiovascular health, this comprises the heart and lung health of an individual.

Bicycle mode: Nutritionists back FRSC, say adoption will curb obesity