19/04/2022
Childhood obesity is now an epidemic in India. With 14.4 million obese children, India has the second-highest number of obese children in the world, next to China.
child's risk of becoming overweight:
DIET ::. Regularly eating high-calorie foods, such as fast foods, baked goods and vending machine snacks, can cause your child to gain weight. Candy and desserts also can cause weight gain, and more and more evidence points to sugary drinks, including fruit juices and sports drinks, as culprits in obesity in some people
LACK OF EXERCISE:: Children who don't exercise much are more likely to gain weight because they don't burn as many calories. Too much time spent in sedentary activities, such as watching television or playing video games, also contributes to the problem. TV shows also often feature ads for unhealthy foods. SPECIFICALLY DURING COVID TIME
FAMILY HISTORY:: If your child comes from a family of overweight people, he or she may be more likely to put on weight.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTOR:: Stress is major factor, education and achievements both way now a days kids feel stressed and cause weight gain.
SOCIOECONOMIC FACTOR (Environmental Factor) People in some communities have limited resources and limited access to supermarkets. As a result, they might buy convenience foods that don't spoil quickly, such as frozen meals, crackers and cookies. Also, people who live in lower income neighborhoods might not have access to a safe place to exercise.
MEDICINE:: Some prescription drugs can increase the risk of developing obesity. They include prednisone, lithium, amitriptyline, paroxetine, propranolol.
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