World Obesity Day 2022: Lifestyle changes to prevent obesity in children
Childhood obesity can be reversed by making certain changes in lifestyle. Here are expert tips.
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Childhood obesity has drastically increased among kids and adolescents owing to sedentary lifestyle and improper food choices. According to a study, the prevalence of childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents. However, it is possible to reverse it by making certain changes in lifestyle. Dr Arti Pawaria-Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead- Pediatric Hepatology & Liver Transplant, Global Hospital, Mumbai offers tips to prevent childhood obesity.(Unsplash)
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Childhood obesity has drastically increased among kids and adolescents owing to sedentary lifestyle and improper food choices. According to a study, the prevalence of childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents. However, it is possible to reverse it by making certain changes in lifestyle. Dr Arti Pawaria-Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead- Pediatric Hepatology & Liver Transplant, Global Hospital, Mumbai offers tips to prevent childhood obesity.(Unsplash)
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It is important to make them fall in love with fruits, nuts and legumes. Consumption of five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, legumes, whole grains and nuts is a must.(Unsplash)
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Substitutes for junk food should be found so that fat intake can be limited. Shifting from saturated to unsaturated fats is advised. Trans-fatty foods like vanaspati, bakery products and sweets should be avoided.(Pixabay)
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