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There is a global obesity epidemic raging throughout the world and it’s not restricted to just the developed nations; developing nations are equally affected by this condition of excessive weight accumulation. In 2013, the American Medical Association even undertook a somewhat controversial decision to classify obesity as a disease in an attempt to get itRead More
Obesity refers to an excess of body fat that results from an imbalance between calorie intake and energy burnt. The BMI is the unit of measuring levels of excess weight. This excess weight not only hampers your looks, but also increases the risk for a number of health issues aside from increasing chances of prematureRead More
The WHO has claimed that more than a billion people are overweight worldwide out of which 300 million are obese. Out of this figure, women have a higher rate of being obese as compared to men. In India, the National family Health Survey (2005-2006) has shown that obesity is more prevalent in urban centers, moreRead More
As per a study performed by the University of Southampton, it has been found out that the mother’s diet during her period of pregnancy has effects on the child that last a lifetime. This is irrespective of the mother being overweight or underweight at the time. The study has proven that all that mattered wasRead More
Childhood obesity is the condition where a child’s more than usual amount of body fat affects the health and general well-being, negatively. Its rising prevalence has led to it being an issue of serious public concern. How is it diagnosed? As it is the case of adults, a child’s BMI is used to find outRead More
