{"id":63,"date":"2012-05-14T05:46:27","date_gmt":"2012-05-14T05:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ap.grapes.digital\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2026-10-17T09:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T04:07:06","slug":"obesity-is-a-dying-weigh-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atulpeters.com\/blog\/obesity-is-a-dying-weigh-of-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Childhood Obesity: Causes, Health Risks and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>While having a conversation with one of my Bariatric patients in my office, I could not resist watching his cute and chubby boy fiddling with the fat analyzing machine. To distract his attention I called him and started a conversation with him. He too (like myself) had pets at his home and was very keen to talk about them. I asked him, so dear I believe you have two pets at home? And without a pause, he said- yes, a dog named Buzo and a smaller pup called Mithi!! Wow, so ur an animal lover like me? He smiled back\u2026 So which is your favorite animal, I asked.. He paused for a while, looked up naughtily, and said\u2026 \u201cFried chicken\u201d!!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atulpeters.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-increase-risk-factors-for-childhood-obesity\/\">Childhood obesity in India<\/a> and all over the world is on the rise, we as elders, parents, and doctors must act now and educate our kids about our good eating habits and the importance of physical exercise, for they are the building blocks for our better tomorrow. Kids need to go out and play, have healthy eating habits, and be taught the benefits of staying fit and the medical problems associated with being obese, as more than 70% of childhood obesity leads to adult obesity\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Remember&#8230; Obesity is a dying \u201cweigh\u201d of life.!!<\/p>\n<p>Concerned about childhood obesity and want expert guidance? Consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atulpeters.com\/nutrition-clinic\">top dietician in Delhi<\/a> to create a balanced diet and lifestyle plan for your family. 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