The World Health Organization has declared obesity as an epidemic. It does not see any age, caste or gender but it can happen to anyone. Since the Covid pandemic, this serious disease has affected children a lot. Therefore, it is more important for children and youth to stay safe from this. Human immunity becomes weak due to obesity. At the same time, the possibility of organ failure also increases. Today we will talk about what kind of food increases obesity.
What is obesity?
Obesity is generally defined as having too much fat in the body. A BMI of 30 or more is the normal standard for obesity in adults. Obesity increases the risk of serious medical conditions. Treatment includes changes to your eating habits, physical activity and mental health support. Eating food which has high calories like junk food which has a lot of fat increases obesity.
The biggest cause of obesity
1. Excessive consumption of packaged foods
Obesity in childhood can cause many diseases. Due to this, diabetes, heart disease and respiratory problems can occur at an early age. According to health experts, the eating habits of Indian children are deteriorating; they mostly eat outside food. They use more packaged foods, which is making them fat. Studies have shown that the amount of sugar in many packaged foods for children in India is higher than in western countries, which is becoming the main cause of obesity in children.
2. Junk Foods
Nowadays, due to busy lifestyle, many parents are feeding junk foods and packaged foods to their children, due to which they are not able to get a balanced diet and due to lack of nutrition, obesity is increasing in them.
What is the danger of increasing obesity in children?
Many diseases can occur
Mental health may be affected
Emotional health can also be affected
excess weight may increase
They can be made fun of because of obesity, which leads to depression and low self-confidence.
What to do to protect children from obesity
1. Avoid packaged and junk foods
2. Provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber in the food.
3. Feed green vegetables and fresh fruits.
4. Feed children only home-cooked food.
5. Encourage to drink as much water as possible during the day
6. Avoid eating cold drinks or other sweet things. Obesity in childhood can cause many diseases. Due to this, diabetes, heart disease and respiratory problems can occur at an early age. Depression can also increase in children due to obesity.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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