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 […]
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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 […]