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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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Obesity In Teenagers: Here's Why Early Intervention Is Crucial
Obese children are highly likely to remain obese as adults, creating a lifelong cycle of illness. If obesity persists into adulthood, the risk of chronic diseases and related health problems increases significantly.
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World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
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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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The Obesity Epidemic: More Than One Billion People Are Obese Worldwide, Says Lancet Study
According to the World Health Organisation, in 2022, 2.5 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight, including over 890 million adults who were living with obesity.
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12.5 Million Children In India Obese In 2022, Up From 0.4 Million In 1990: Study
Obesity among children in India has spiked sharply with about 12.5 million of those between the ages of five and 19 overweight in 2022 compared to 0.4 million in 1990, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal.
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Obesity In Children: Diet & Lifestyle Changes For Overweight Children
Obesity In Children: In this article, we discuss lifestyle changes that can help reduce weight in obese children.
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“Is Your Child Becoming Overweight?” Take A Look At These Tips To Prevent Obesity In Children
Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee shares a post on Instagram giving three important tips to prevent obesity in children.
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Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis In India
According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age. Obesity rates among children jumped substantially in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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World Obesity Day 2022: Heres What Can Be Done To Beat Childhood Obesity
Parents play a huge role in turning things around for their children who are overweight. Here's what you can do
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"Obesity Rising Among Children, Adults": National Family Health Survey
There has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age with 33 states and union territories registering a spike in the number of overweight children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
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Overweight Children Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors By Following Healthy Diet: Study
According to the research, overweight children who follow a healthy eating pattern significantly improve their weight and reduce a variety of cardiovascular disease risks.
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Study Finds Physical Activity Protects Children From Being Overweight In Adolescence
Physical activity helps improve overall health and promotes a healthy weight.
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Physical Activity Protects Children From Being Overweight In Adolescence Due To Digital Use In Childhood
The study highlights that too much use of digital media is linked with being overweight in childhood. It further elaborates the role of physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight.
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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.
-
Obesity In Teenagers: Here's Why Early Intervention Is Crucial
Obese children are highly likely to remain obese as adults, creating a lifelong cycle of illness. If obesity persists into adulthood, the risk of chronic diseases and related health problems increases significantly.
-
World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
-
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.
-
The Obesity Epidemic: More Than One Billion People Are Obese Worldwide, Says Lancet Study
According to the World Health Organisation, in 2022, 2.5 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight, including over 890 million adults who were living with obesity.
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12.5 Million Children In India Obese In 2022, Up From 0.4 Million In 1990: Study
Obesity among children in India has spiked sharply with about 12.5 million of those between the ages of five and 19 overweight in 2022 compared to 0.4 million in 1990, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal.
-
Obesity In Children: Diet & Lifestyle Changes For Overweight Children
Obesity In Children: In this article, we discuss lifestyle changes that can help reduce weight in obese children.
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“Is Your Child Becoming Overweight?” Take A Look At These Tips To Prevent Obesity In Children
Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee shares a post on Instagram giving three important tips to prevent obesity in children.
-
Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis In India
According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age. Obesity rates among children jumped substantially in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
World Obesity Day 2022: Heres What Can Be Done To Beat Childhood Obesity
Parents play a huge role in turning things around for their children who are overweight. Here's what you can do
-
"Obesity Rising Among Children, Adults": National Family Health Survey
There has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age with 33 states and union territories registering a spike in the number of overweight children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
-
Overweight Children Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors By Following Healthy Diet: Study
According to the research, overweight children who follow a healthy eating pattern significantly improve their weight and reduce a variety of cardiovascular disease risks.
-
Study Finds Physical Activity Protects Children From Being Overweight In Adolescence
Physical activity helps improve overall health and promotes a healthy weight.
-
Physical Activity Protects Children From Being Overweight In Adolescence Due To Digital Use In Childhood
The study highlights that too much use of digital media is linked with being overweight in childhood. It further elaborates the role of physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight.
