Childhood Obesity

A study examining the lung health status of over 3,000 school students in Delhi and two cities in southern India has found "high prevalence" of symptoms related to asthma and allergy, and childhood obesity, doctors claimed on Wednesday.

Childhood obesity can put kids at a higher risk of several chronic diseases. Diet plays a major role in preventing obesity in children. Here are some of these you should not miss.

Children obesity is a major concern across the globe. This study by researchers at Baylor University finds changing diet pattern to be more responsible for this lifestyle issue.

As per the research, obese children who were given probiotics along with a diet with controlled calorie intake, lost more kilos and better insulin sensitivity, compared to the ones who were just on diet.

Maintaining a healthy weight in children is important for optimum health. BMI can help evaluate whether your child is at a healthy weight or not. Read here to understand BMI in children and ways to manage a healthy weight.

Childhood obesity: Parents play an important role in preventing childhood obesity. Healthy eating habits should be encouraged in children. Here are some tips for parents to encourage healthy eating in children.

Researches say that parents are unlikely to recognise their child's obesity

Health 2019: According to the recent stats stated by Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, around 5-8.8% of school children are obese in India. And if the rates increase at a pace like this, 27 million Indian children will be obese by 2030.

World anti-obesity day: Obesity can increase the risk of many chronic diseases. There are many factors that can trigger the risk of obesity. According to studies and surveys, childhood obesity is shockingly increasing. Here are some ways to prevent childhood obesity.

According to a new study published by the researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, current obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary changes that took place decades ago.

Childhood obesity is a rising concern for various parents. A new study, published in the Journal 'Academic Pediatrics', suggests that educating parents, especially mothers, with basic facts about the effects of drinking sugary drinks during pregnancy and childhood (before age two) may help developing strategies to reduce childhood obesity.

Parents, how much screen time are you allowing children? Is it more than 30 minutes? Then you must read this!

It is very important that parents give proper attention to their child's eating habits and weight for their overall well-being. The primary causes of overweight or obesity in young children are similar to those in adults.

Children who are obese are more likely to develop a debilitating hip disease -- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

On World Obesity Day, the aim is to make more people aware about the issue of obesity and encourage people to share their experiences. This will help people get rid of obesity and thereby living a healthy life.

A study examining the lung health status of over 3,000 school students in Delhi and two cities in southern India has found "high prevalence" of symptoms related to asthma and allergy, and childhood obesity, doctors claimed on Wednesday.

Childhood obesity can put kids at a higher risk of several chronic diseases. Diet plays a major role in preventing obesity in children. Here are some of these you should not miss.

Children obesity is a major concern across the globe. This study by researchers at Baylor University finds changing diet pattern to be more responsible for this lifestyle issue.

As per the research, obese children who were given probiotics along with a diet with controlled calorie intake, lost more kilos and better insulin sensitivity, compared to the ones who were just on diet.

Maintaining a healthy weight in children is important for optimum health. BMI can help evaluate whether your child is at a healthy weight or not. Read here to understand BMI in children and ways to manage a healthy weight.

Childhood obesity: Parents play an important role in preventing childhood obesity. Healthy eating habits should be encouraged in children. Here are some tips for parents to encourage healthy eating in children.

Researches say that parents are unlikely to recognise their child's obesity

Health 2019: According to the recent stats stated by Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, around 5-8.8% of school children are obese in India. And if the rates increase at a pace like this, 27 million Indian children will be obese by 2030.

World anti-obesity day: Obesity can increase the risk of many chronic diseases. There are many factors that can trigger the risk of obesity. According to studies and surveys, childhood obesity is shockingly increasing. Here are some ways to prevent childhood obesity.

According to a new study published by the researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, current obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary changes that took place decades ago.

Childhood obesity is a rising concern for various parents. A new study, published in the Journal 'Academic Pediatrics', suggests that educating parents, especially mothers, with basic facts about the effects of drinking sugary drinks during pregnancy and childhood (before age two) may help developing strategies to reduce childhood obesity.

Parents, how much screen time are you allowing children? Is it more than 30 minutes? Then you must read this!

It is very important that parents give proper attention to their child's eating habits and weight for their overall well-being. The primary causes of overweight or obesity in young children are similar to those in adults.

Children who are obese are more likely to develop a debilitating hip disease -- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

On World Obesity Day, the aim is to make more people aware about the issue of obesity and encourage people to share their experiences. This will help people get rid of obesity and thereby living a healthy life.