Cases of obesity amongst children on the rise; tips to help your champ to be the fittest kid in town

There are several factors that could be a reason for obesity and most of these are the lifestyle choices that one makes. From eating unhealthy food to not exercising regularly, the list is endless. Therefore, it is always important to make informed choices. Moreover, obesity could also be a cause of several health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease among other health conditions.
Obesity among kids

Choose foods that are healthy and nutritious for your child rather than sugary drinks and processed foods. Junk food often tends to add to your body weight which eventually causes obesity.

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New Delhi: The increase in the number of obese children is a cause of concern. And not just children, the number of obese adults is also increasing. This could be due to several factors and the rising numbers are alarming, to say the least. When an individual's body-mass index is above 30, the individual is considered obese.
There are several factors that could be a reason for obesity and most of these are the lifestyle choices that one makes. From eating unhealthy food to not exercising regularly, the list is endless. Therefore, it is always important to make informed choices. Moreover, obesity could also be a cause of several health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease among other health conditions. The World Obesity Atlas 2022 predicts that India will have 27 million children with obesity by 2030. Therefore, it is important to take steps to prevent the risks of obesity among children. Here are a few tips that could help prevent the condition.
  1. Exercising regularly: Exercising is often considered something only for adults but this notion is absolutely wrong. With increasing obesity among children, it is absolutely important that children do some sort of exercise or physical activity.
  2. Healthy eating: This is one of the most important steps that one could take to prevent obesity. Choose foods that are healthy and nutritious for your child rather than sugary drinks and processed foods. Junk food often tends to add to your body weight which eventually causes obesity.
  3. Keep a check on their screen time: When they spend time in front of their TVs, mobile phones and other gadgets, they often tend to sit in one place. This adds to their sedentary lifestyle and moreover, it also affects their sleep cycle. The bright light emitted from the screens often affects their sleep.
  4. Sleep well: If a child doesn’t sleep well, it could affect their health and could also be a cause of obesity. Not just obesity, when your child doesn’t sleep well, it could also lead to diabetes and other health conditions.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
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