Obesity is due to the storage of the excess fat in the body.The experts have given the guidelines based on the BMI or Body Mass Index to determine whether the individual is obese or not. Obesity is not affecting adults but also the children as well. They also define obesity in children who have body weight at least 20% higher than the normal weight for that age. In recent days, 15% of the adolescents within the age group of 6 to 19 are suffering from obesity issues in India.
Symptoms of child obesity
Excess accumulation of body fat is the significant sign that the child is suffering from obesity.It is usually measured in terms of BMI. Generally, the weight of the individual will be suitable for their height. When a person has BMI more than 30, it is said to be obesity.Some other symptoms of obesity include,
- Overeating
- Shortness of breath
- Potbelly
Diet Paln For Childhood Obesity
We insist on the people who are suffering from high obesity to have a particular diet plan. This will help to reduce the BMI to less than 25 with periodic consultation. As per Ayurveda, following the right diet plan will help in both increasing and decreasing the bodyweight of the person. If you feel your child is obese, you can consult with us. Our expert will check the overall health condition of the child. This will help them to formulate the unique diet plan.
We insist you follow this diet plan throughout the day. Besides, one session of consultation will not be enough to achieve the best results. So, we recommend you have multiple consultations. Further sessions will have some changes in the diet guide according to the health improvement of your child. This set of consultation and proper implementation will help your child to be fit without the excess Body Mass Index.
Treatment – Childhood Obesity, Child Nutrionist
At Kayakalp in Delhi NCR, we have been treating childhood obesity for years. Our treatment with collaboration of Ayurveda, phyto science and nano technology will start with a consultation with both the children and the parents individually. We understand family history and get to know about the necessary factors for obesity. We frame a special diet plan for the children considering the BMI and several other health issues (if any). Our way of approach and the periodic treatment help to achieve the desirable results.