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Diet, Not Physical Activity, Plays A Major Role In Child Obesity - Researchers Reveal
Children obesity is a major concern across the globe. This study by researchers at Baylor University finds changing diet pattern to be more responsible for this lifestyle issue.
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Watch: How COVID-19 Lockdown Affected Children's Diet And Health
COVID 19 Effect: A research from University at Buffalo found out that overweight children ate extra meal per day during the lockdown period and also ate more of unhealthy foods.
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Why Do So Many Parents Miss To See Their Child's Obesity?
Researches say that parents are unlikely to recognise their child's obesity
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Food Joints Located Near Residence, School May Influence Eating Habits Of Children: Study
According to a recent study published in the journal Obesity, sources of junk food near a house or school may influence the eating habits of children. The researchers found that proximity to fast and convenience food sellers may impact a student's chances of becoming obese.
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Body Shaming Leads To More Weight Gain In Kids
The researchers found that youth experiencing high levels of teasing gained an average of .20 kg per year more than those who did not.
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Do Not Reward Your Kids With Screen Time! Here's Why
Increased screen time gives way to a sedentary lifestyle that is associated with a greater risk of obesity as well as poorer academic and social skills later in life.
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Kids Living Close to Fast Food Restaurants More Likely to be Overweight: Study
While our changing eating habits have been blamed for the increase in incidence of children being obese or overweight, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) suggests proximity to fast food restaurants may also increase the risk.
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About 40 Per Cent Children Inherit Obesity From Parents: Study
About 35 to 40 per cent children from all over the world inherit obesity from parents, says a recent research undertaken by University of Sussex even as medical experts here also feel that a similar situation prevails in India.
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About 40 Per Cent Children Inherit Obesity From Parents: Study
About 35 to 40 per cent children from all over the world inherit obesity from parents, says a recent research undertaken by University of Sussex even as medical experts here also feel that a similar situation prevails in India.
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268 Million Kids to be Overweight Globally by 2025: Study
In an indication that no policy interventions have proven very effective at changing current obesity trends, researchers have estimated that globally some 268 million children aged five to 17 years may be overweight by 2025.
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Obese and Lean Children Have Different Gut Bacteria
Smaller amounts of the other four microbial groups were found in participants, who were obese compared to children and teenagers of normal weight.
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Why Teenagers Become Obese At Puberty
When young teenagers reach puberty, both girls and boys tend to experience a rapid drop in the number of calories that they burn, finds a new study. The research, also explains the dramatic rise in childhood obesity in puberty.
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Early Bedtime for Preschoolers Cuts Obesity Risk Later
Preschoolers who are regularly in bed by 8 p.m., are far less likely to become obese teenagers than young children who go to sleep later in the night, a new research has found.
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Early Bedtime For Preschoolers Cuts Obesity Risk Later
Preschoolers who are regularly in bed by 8 p.m., are far less likely to become obese teenagers than young children who go to sleep later in the night, a new research has found.
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Adequate Sleep Cuts Health Risks In Children, Teenagers
Both lack or excess of sleep can lead to health risks like hypertension, obesity, diabetes and depression among children and teenagers, warns a research team led by an Indian-origin scientist.
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Diet, Not Physical Activity, Plays A Major Role In Child Obesity - Researchers Reveal
Children obesity is a major concern across the globe. This study by researchers at Baylor University finds changing diet pattern to be more responsible for this lifestyle issue.
-
Watch: How COVID-19 Lockdown Affected Children's Diet And Health
COVID 19 Effect: A research from University at Buffalo found out that overweight children ate extra meal per day during the lockdown period and also ate more of unhealthy foods.
-
Why Do So Many Parents Miss To See Their Child's Obesity?
Researches say that parents are unlikely to recognise their child's obesity
-
Food Joints Located Near Residence, School May Influence Eating Habits Of Children: Study
According to a recent study published in the journal Obesity, sources of junk food near a house or school may influence the eating habits of children. The researchers found that proximity to fast and convenience food sellers may impact a student's chances of becoming obese.
-
Body Shaming Leads To More Weight Gain In Kids
The researchers found that youth experiencing high levels of teasing gained an average of .20 kg per year more than those who did not.
-
Do Not Reward Your Kids With Screen Time! Here's Why
Increased screen time gives way to a sedentary lifestyle that is associated with a greater risk of obesity as well as poorer academic and social skills later in life.
-
Kids Living Close to Fast Food Restaurants More Likely to be Overweight: Study
While our changing eating habits have been blamed for the increase in incidence of children being obese or overweight, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) suggests proximity to fast food restaurants may also increase the risk.
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About 40 Per Cent Children Inherit Obesity From Parents: Study
About 35 to 40 per cent children from all over the world inherit obesity from parents, says a recent research undertaken by University of Sussex even as medical experts here also feel that a similar situation prevails in India.
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About 40 Per Cent Children Inherit Obesity From Parents: Study
About 35 to 40 per cent children from all over the world inherit obesity from parents, says a recent research undertaken by University of Sussex even as medical experts here also feel that a similar situation prevails in India.
-
268 Million Kids to be Overweight Globally by 2025: Study
In an indication that no policy interventions have proven very effective at changing current obesity trends, researchers have estimated that globally some 268 million children aged five to 17 years may be overweight by 2025.
-
Obese and Lean Children Have Different Gut Bacteria
Smaller amounts of the other four microbial groups were found in participants, who were obese compared to children and teenagers of normal weight.
-
Why Teenagers Become Obese At Puberty
When young teenagers reach puberty, both girls and boys tend to experience a rapid drop in the number of calories that they burn, finds a new study. The research, also explains the dramatic rise in childhood obesity in puberty.
-
Early Bedtime for Preschoolers Cuts Obesity Risk Later
Preschoolers who are regularly in bed by 8 p.m., are far less likely to become obese teenagers than young children who go to sleep later in the night, a new research has found.
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Early Bedtime For Preschoolers Cuts Obesity Risk Later
Preschoolers who are regularly in bed by 8 p.m., are far less likely to become obese teenagers than young children who go to sleep later in the night, a new research has found.
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Adequate Sleep Cuts Health Risks In Children, Teenagers
Both lack or excess of sleep can lead to health risks like hypertension, obesity, diabetes and depression among children and teenagers, warns a research team led by an Indian-origin scientist.
