Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Obesity is a bodily condition marked by excessive deposition and storage of fat which develops gradually with time and does not happen overnight. While a BMI of 25 is considered to be healthy internationally, it has been reported that for Indians, more precisely the South […]
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Have you ever found yourself scrambling through the kitchen several times within the same hour in search for something snacky? Don’t worry, you are not the only one. Sometimes we eat more than what we are supposed to and keep eating even though we are not hungry. This situation is commonly referred to as overeating. Table […]
Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Women are more health conscious and count calories whenever and whatever they eat. Despite this fact, it is generally found that female suffer from obesity more than their male counterparts. It is important to know that obesity in women has a different pattern compared […]
BMI has always been an overarching factor in the overweight vs. obese debate. BMI is an individual’s weight (kg) divided by his/her height squared (meters). A higher BMI indicates higher levels of body fat. So, what does being overweight and obese mean, how are they related to BMI, and how do they indicate body fitness […]
Being overweight is not just harmful to your overall health. Research shows that obesity also has a negative impact on body image and self-esteem. Obesity can lead to heart and blood sugar issues along with aches and pain. Excess weight can make you feel uncomfortable in social presence, especially if you hear people gossiping about […]
The two main obesity causes are eating more than the body actually requires and doing very little physical workout to compensate that. Obesity is a condition where an individual has a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 Kg/m2. It is a malaise, a disease seen in adults and children alike. Worldwide, 1 in 3 […]