TIMES OF INDIA, 25 Apr 2008, 0015 hrs IST,Risha Chitlangia,TNN
DELHI: Obesity among children is growing and needs to be checked at the earliest. A study has revealed that 18% of schoolchildren in Delhi, between 10 and 14 years, are overweight and prone to various health problems like high blood pressure, insulin resistant diabetes, cardiac problems etc. To address the issue, the ministry of women and child development organised a seminar on Thursday.
"Obesity in children is growing alarmingly and it is high time we act. We have to take the initiative to ensure our children eat healthy and exercise daily," said Renuka Chowdhury, minister of state for women and child development. More....
"Obesity in children is growing alarmingly and it is high time we act. We have to take the initiative to ensure our children eat healthy and exercise daily," said Renuka Chowdhury, minister of state for women and child development. More....
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