Children who have a body mass index (BMI) at the same level or higher than 95 percent of their peers are considered to be obese. BMI is a tool used to determine your “weight status.” BMI is calculated using your height and weight. Your BMI percentile is then determined using your gender and age Childhood […]
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Medical Reviewed by Sindhu Vas, Masters in Nutrition and Food scienceA chubby child or even a plump teenager is no longer considered a healthy child! Changes in diet coupled with inactive lifestyles have sparked off child obesity in almost all countries and India is no exception. Child obesity is a major risk factor for adult obesity […]
Childhood obesity is fast becoming endemic among modern day children as they increasingly lead a sedentary lifestyle along with bad eating habits. Parents need to take heed to prevent this problem. Obesity is a big problem, no matter what age you are. So, when your child is obese, you need to seriously worry because the […]