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 […]
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 a growing health threat for modern children. Due to their unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle, most children are putting on weight that is tough to lose. Issues like lack of sleep, genetic predisposition, rapid weight gain, chronic inflammation can lead to obesity in children. Table of Contents BMI Genetics Lack of Sleep […]
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 […]
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