OBESITY IN KIDS – PARENTS BEWARE

                           OBESITY IN KIDS : PARENTS BEWARE

Obesity in kids is increasing alarmingly particularly in middle clas society.This adversely

affects the impression and persona of kids which ultimately leads to the development of

inferiority complex,mainly due to peer pressure.This leads to development of

anxiety,tension,rude behavior and depression.Obese kids often prefer to remain indoors

as much as they can due to peer pressure.They also interact very les with

friends,classmates,teachers and sometimes even parents.

If you are parent of a kid/’s be aware about the fact published in the latest edition of

journal “Archives of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” that children and kids below

15 years of age are more prone to obesity due to 5 main reasons :

1.Overeating

2.No exercise or minimal physical movement.

3.Junk food and snacks.

4.Non availability of home cooked food / meals

5.Sleep less than 12 HOURS.

5.Watching TV for long durations of time.

 -DR.NAVRAJ SINGH SANDHU

 – P.A.H.S.-1

 -www.navraj@gmail.com