Online ISSN: 2515-8260

“ANALYZE THE SELECTED FACTORS CONTRIBUTING FOR OVERWEIGHT / OBESITY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN AT SELECTED SCHOOLS IN NAVI MUMBAICASE CONTROL STUDY”

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Sakshi Singh1 , Mrs. Deepa Reddy2 , Dr. Rita Lakhani3

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Background& Aim of the study: Indian data regarding current trends in childhood obesity are emerging. Lifestyle changes and worldwide nutrition transition are important factors for the obesity epidemic. Current eating habits include the consumption of fast foods, sugary drinks, baked food, soft drinks, etc. These eating habits with decreased physical activity, lack of sleep, and lack of social leisure activities will lead to childhood obesity. The present study was aimed to determine the selected contributing factors associated with childhood overweight/obesity among school children aged between 13 to 16 years, in Navi Mumbai

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