Open AccessPrevention of childhood obesity in India: Way forward
Author(s) -
Sitanshu Sekhar Kar,
Subhranshu Sekhar Kar
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of natural science, biology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.236
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 2229-7707
pISSN - 0976-9668
DOI - 10.4103/0976-9668.149071
Subject(s) - obesity , childhood obesity , overweight , psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , environmental health , medicine , developing country , habit , developed country , gerontology , psychology , economic growth , economics , population , psychiatry , psychotherapist
Childhood obesity is a burden in developed and developing countries. Overweight and obesity are caused by numerous social and environmental factors that influence people's food habit and physical activity. Role of primary or secondary prevention is the mainstay plan for controlling this epidemic. Various adaptable best practice models are available in the developed nations. However, further research needs to be done to examine the most effective strategies of intervention, prevention, and treatment of obesity in our setting. Through this paper, we would like to highlight best practices and potential interventions to reduce the burden of obesity in India.