Childhood Obesity: Causes and Implications
At a time, when the world is chanting good health and physical fitness, we see people getting into shape, taking up various activities to stay fit, but somewhere down the line, we are overlooking the health of our kids. Child obesity is a growing concern amongst kids wherein a vast majority have their BMI Index dangling between overweight and obese. If not controlled, the increasing weight can lead to several medical conditions. Dr Abhishek Sharma, a renowned child specialist in Faridabad, Delhi has been practising in the medical and child healthcare centre for over 10 years. Here, he explains the various factors which lead up to obesity in children. There are various reasons which can cause childhood obesity. Eating habits are the primary reason for the weight to increase. It’s no surprise that kids love junk food and sugary treats however this is the main culprit which needs to be adjusted. Oily food and excessive sugar can easily lead to diabetes, high cholesterol, blood pressure...