World Obesity Day 2024: Healthy habits for kids to prevent childhood obesity
9 months, 3 weeks ago

World Obesity Day 2024: Healthy habits for kids to prevent childhood obesity

Hindustan Times  

More and more children around the world are becoming obese and at an increased risk of developing lifestyle diseases due to sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits. Parents must address childhood obesity as the extra weight in kids can eventually lead to adult complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint issues, liver diseases that can impact their life expectancy. In addition, they may also face the adverse health effects of childhood obesity like cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, breathing problems, joint pain, hormonal changes and a reduced life expectancy into adulthood," says Dr Sanjeev Dutta, HOD and Sr. Causes of childhood obesity Inactive lifestyle, wrong eating choices and reduction in outdoor activities are the primary reasons behind childhood obesity. How to prevent childhood obesity To curb obesity in children and adolescents, certain measures should be taken: Balanced diet: While children prefer to eat junk food and desserts, it is imperative for parents to encourage them to eat nutrient-filled foods and minimise consumption of processed food.

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Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 9 months ago

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News 18  

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