Obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Strategies Prevent & manage Obesity
In 2019 , IDF (International Diabetic federation ) estimates that 1 in 11 adults (20-79 years)have diabetes.
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Growth means gain in height & weight proportionate to age & sex. Height of child depends upon parenteral height. If parents are tall child will be tall & vice versa. Weight gain should be proportionate to height & age of the child.
According to WHO (WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION) childhood obesity is defined as deposition of excess fat in the body to the extent that health my get hampered. According WHO childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century.
Following measures helps to prevent childhood obesity By tracking growth of high risk babies 1.Babies born to women with pre gestational or gestational diabetes. 2.Babies with birth weight <2.5 kg or >3.5 kg. 3.Top fed babies 4.Babies with strong family history of diabetes &obesity. For infants & young children • Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth or as early as possible for the babies delivered by caesarean section. • Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. • The introduction of nutritionally-adequate complementary (solid) foods at 6 months together with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age or beyond. For School -aged children and adolescents • Increase consumption of fruit and vegetables, as well as legumes, whole grains and nuts; • Engage in regular physical activity (60 minutes a day). • Avoid calorie dense food & sweet beverages.
Yes. Following associations declared obesity as a disease • The American medical association • World Health Organization • World Obesity Federation • Canadian Medical Association Obesity is a medical condition which occurs not only due to calorie dense food & lack of exercise but due to multiple other reasons.