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Obesity in kids

Light Physical Exercise May Help Reverse Childhood Obesity: Study

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is up to ten times less effective than light physical activity in decreasing overall gain in fat mass, study reveals.

Dec 29, 2023, 13:53 PM IST

Childhood Obesity Can Lead To A Range of Health Complications: Study

Studies suggest that overweight children are more likely to carry this condition into adulthood, elevating their susceptibility to chronic ailments like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain cancers.

Nov 20, 2023, 16:20 PM IST

Children's obesity might be linked to mother's consumption of ultra-processed foods: Study

According to researchers, mothers might benefit from limiting their intake of ultra-processed foods and dietary guidelines should be refined and financial and social barriers removed to improve nutrition for women of childbearing age and reduce childhood obesity

Oct 06, 2022, 15:18 PM IST

Dental care may protect your child from obesity

If parents try to curb kids love for junk food, chocolates and sugary drinks, it may help the kid to stay healthy and not gain excess weight.

Nov 09, 2017, 15:31 PM IST

Parents, beware: Your lack of involvement might be making your child obese!

Since obesity in childhood lays a foundation for numerous health problems later in life, the likes of cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, cancer in adulthood, and ultimately an increased risk of premature mortality, it is important to guide them in the right direction from the very beginning - the support only a parent can provide.

Aug 24, 2016, 16:42 PM IST