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Screen Time, Gaming And Smartphones: Are They Fuelling India's Child Obesity Crisis?
With digital devices now an integral part of education, entertainment and social interaction, many children are spending several hours each day in front of screens. This shift in lifestyle may be one of the major contributors to the rise in childhood obesity.
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What NFHS-6 Reveals About India's Future Diabetes Risk Starting In Childhood
Diabetes is thought of as an adult disease, but the risk factors that lead to diabetes often start much earlier in life.
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
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Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
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1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
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Children Don't Always Look' Obese: Here's What You Might Miss
Childhood obesity isn't always visible hidden risks demand early detection and healthy habits.
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Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
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School Programmes Can Lower Junk Food Intake And Help Combat Childhood Obesity, Finds Study
A new study showed how school-based behavioural interventions can help reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that are rich in salt and sugar among adolescents.
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Rethink The Family Pantry: Expert Shares Healthy Swaps To Combat Childhood Obesity
Ms. Kiran Dalal, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad shares how mindful changes to your family pantry can prevent obesity.
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10 Doctor-Recommended Ways To Protect Your Child From Obesity
Dr. Roohi Muhammad Yunus Khan, Senior Consultant Paediatrics, Fortis Vasant Kunj shares small steps you can take today for your child's healthy future.
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Tips For Parents: How To Manage Obesity In Children
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2022.
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6 Surprising Causes of Childhood Obesity (And How To Fight Them)
Childhood Obesity: This article will cover the key causes, preventive measures, and available treatments
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UK To Restrict Junk Food Ads To Tackle High Childhood Obesity Levels
The UK will ban junk food advertising on the internet and daytime TV in a bid to tackle childhood obesity, sparking criticism on the political right over "nanny state" meddling.
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5 Tips To Control Your Childs Junk Food Consumption
Obese children are at a higher risk of several health conditions including high blood sugar levels, hypertension, sleep disorders, joint pain, asthma and heart disease.
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Screen Time, Gaming And Smartphones: Are They Fuelling India's Child Obesity Crisis?
With digital devices now an integral part of education, entertainment and social interaction, many children are spending several hours each day in front of screens. This shift in lifestyle may be one of the major contributors to the rise in childhood obesity.
-
What NFHS-6 Reveals About India's Future Diabetes Risk Starting In Childhood
Diabetes is thought of as an adult disease, but the risk factors that lead to diabetes often start much earlier in life.
-
1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
-
Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
-
Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
-
1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
-
Children Don't Always Look' Obese: Here's What You Might Miss
Childhood obesity isn't always visible hidden risks demand early detection and healthy habits.
-
Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
-
School Programmes Can Lower Junk Food Intake And Help Combat Childhood Obesity, Finds Study
A new study showed how school-based behavioural interventions can help reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that are rich in salt and sugar among adolescents.
-
Rethink The Family Pantry: Expert Shares Healthy Swaps To Combat Childhood Obesity
Ms. Kiran Dalal, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad shares how mindful changes to your family pantry can prevent obesity.
-
10 Doctor-Recommended Ways To Protect Your Child From Obesity
Dr. Roohi Muhammad Yunus Khan, Senior Consultant Paediatrics, Fortis Vasant Kunj shares small steps you can take today for your child's healthy future.
-
Tips For Parents: How To Manage Obesity In Children
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2022.
-
6 Surprising Causes of Childhood Obesity (And How To Fight Them)
Childhood Obesity: This article will cover the key causes, preventive measures, and available treatments
-
UK To Restrict Junk Food Ads To Tackle High Childhood Obesity Levels
The UK will ban junk food advertising on the internet and daytime TV in a bid to tackle childhood obesity, sparking criticism on the political right over "nanny state" meddling.
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5 Tips To Control Your Childs Junk Food Consumption
Obese children are at a higher risk of several health conditions including high blood sugar levels, hypertension, sleep disorders, joint pain, asthma and heart disease.
