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Obesity In India

No of undernourished people in India declines; obesity on rise: UN report

The number of undernourished people in India has declined in the last 15 years to 224.3 mn in 2019-2021, according to a UN report, which also said that there are more obese adults and anaemic women

No of undernourished people in India declines; obesity on rise: UN report
Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 10:49 PM IST

Nearly one-fourth of all men and women in India are now obese: NFHS

NFHS notes steady increase in obesity among women as household wealth increases

Nearly one-fourth of all men and women in India are now obese: NFHS
Updated On : 06 May 2022 | 10:33 PM IST

Fewer undernourished people in India now; obesity in adults rising: UN

The number of undernourished people in India has declined by 60 million in over a decade, according to a UN report which said that there were less stunted children but more obese adults in the country

Fewer undernourished people in India now; obesity in adults rising: UN
Updated On : 14 Jul 2020 | 4:05 PM IST

Avoid obesity, maintain healthy lifestyle to lower risk of knee replacement

A balanced diet can help in maintaining good metabolism in the body in patients with obesity, diabetes, and cardiac illness

Avoid obesity, maintain healthy lifestyle to lower risk of knee replacement
Updated On : 07 Dec 2019 | 10:54 PM IST

Curb midnight cravings; opt for nutritional food items to avoid obesity

carbohydrate & caffeine addiction are one of those food items that can instill a sense of craving

Curb midnight cravings; opt for nutritional food items to avoid obesity
Updated On : 18 Jun 2017 | 11:39 AM IST

India had the second highest number of obese children in 2015 with 14.4 mn

The results showed that the prevalence of obesity has doubled since 1980 in more than 70 countries

India had the second highest number of obese children in 2015 with 14.4 mn
Updated On : 13 Jun 2017 | 4:42 PM IST