Risk Factors Associated with Obesity in Children

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Obesity in childhood is associated with significant reductions in quality of life with a wide range of serious health complications. Although the origin of obesity is complex and relates to both genetic and environmental determinants, obesity ultimately results from an imbalance of energy intake via diet relative to energy expenditure.
Children and Adolescents are suffering from a double burden of malnutrition. The overall prevalence of obesity and overweight observed was 8.2%. More females were overweight and obese than males. A higher proportion of urban males and females were overweight and obese as compared to rural males. All children and adolescents regardless of sex and residence were consuming diet either in excess or deficient in calories. None reported adequate intake. The highest proportion of calorie excess was observed among urban males aged 6-8 years (61.5%) and urban females aged 9-11 years (65.0%). Protective foods especially fruits were consumed less frequently in both urban and rural areas. Children from urban areas reported higher consumption of fast foods and carbonated drinks. Similarly, consumption of meals from fast food outlets, roadside vendors and from school canteen was seen more in urban children. Low physical activity was reported by 9.6% of children (13.7% urban and 5.6% rural). More females were engaged in sedentary activities as compared to males.

About the Authors

Dr. Quratul Ain Arifa is the Senior Resident in Department of Community Medicine at GMC Baramulla, India. She completed her MD PSM from GMC Jammu in 2016. She has published 8 articles in indexed, peer-reviewed international and national journals of repute. Shee is actively involved in research activities and teaching under graduate students.

Dr. Tauseef Nabi is the Senior Resident in Department of Endocrinology at GMC Srinagar, India. He completed his MD Internal Medicine from SKIMS in 2014. He completed his DM Endocrinology from SKIMS in 2018. He has published 15 articles in indexed, peer-reviewed international and national journals of repute. He is actively involved in patient care, research activities and teaching under graduate students.

Dr. Sajad Ahmad Dar is the Senior Resident in Department of Radiation Oncology at GMC Srinagar, India. He completed his MD Radiotherapy from SKIMS in 2017. He is actively involved in patient care, and research activities.

Dr. Nadeema Rafiq did her MD Physiology from the MMU, Ambala, India.
Currently, she is working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Physiology at GMC Bramulla, J&K. She is actively involved in research activities particularly in cardiac autonomic function testing. She has published 20 articles in indexed, peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Sameena Ashraf did her MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the GMC, Srinagar, India. Currently, she is working as Assistant Surgeon in Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at GMC Bramulla, J&K.

Book Details

ISBN: 9789353616854

Publisher: Dr. Nadeema Rafiq

Number of Pages: 84

Dimensions: 8.27"x11.69"

Interior Pages: B&W

Binding: Paperback (Perfect Binding)

Availability: In Stock (Print on Demand)

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