Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Childhood obesity is undoubtedly a growing menace. The prevalence of this condition is so high that tackling it is quite challenging. We all are aware of obesity and its dangers but what is this childhood obesity? Childhood obesity is a condition where body fat in […]
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The causes of obesity in India are aplenty. Obesity is emerging as a silent pandemic in India. Obesity leads to hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels in the body and impaired glucose tolerance. According to a National Family Health Survey (NFHS) of 2016, 20.7% of Indian women and 18.6% of Indian men in the age group […]
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 […]