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Obesity

What is Obesity

Obesity is a condition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue, to the extent that health may be impaired.

India is the 3rd highest country in the world suffering from obesity. The first two are USA and China.

More than 15 Million Children are estimated to be overweight in urban India.

40.8 % of people in India are obese

Men

Women

Adolescents(13-18)

Almost 3 out of 4 Indians are overweight

Indian overweight people around the world

3.8%

What fuels it outside of the house?

Environment fuels childhood obesity
High consumption of unhealthy snacks
Absence of physical activity

What fuels it inside of the house?

Declining trend in consumption of healthy home made food
Lack of information about what is right food
Discipline and timing about food
Most of parent offer child what is easily available or can be quickly made
Lack of information and knowledge about thing related with food and health
Sedanatry life style

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