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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many people are curious as to what is obesity, as they want to understand whether they are obese. It is simple to learn what is obesity definition, simply means having too much body fat. Medically this means that your body fat is very high in proportion to muscles, bones, and other components. Merely calling it a disorder […]
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 […]
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 […]
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