{"id":427,"date":"2024-10-07T10:46:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T05:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obesityasia.com\/blog\/?p=427"},"modified":"2024-10-07T10:54:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T05:24:46","slug":"stop-blaming-your-kids-for-gaining-weight-learn-about-childhood-obesity-beyond-diet-and-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obesityasia.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/07\/stop-blaming-your-kids-for-gaining-weight-learn-about-childhood-obesity-beyond-diet-and-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop Blaming Your Kids for Gaining Weight: Learn About Childhood Obesity Beyond Diet and Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Obesity in children is a rising issue in India, with projections showing that over 27 million Indian children will be obese by 2030, making up one in ten obese children globally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The National Family Health Survey shows that the number of overweight children under five years old increased from 2.1% in 2015-16 to 3.4% in 2019-21.\u00a0<\/span>Another study highlights that urban families, particularly those with higher incomes, have higher rates of childhood obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n

But why is this happening?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to assume that diets high in fats, sugars, and salts, along with sedentary lifestyles caused by excessive technology use, are the main culprits. However, these are not the only reasons for weight gain in children.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many children face factors beyond their control that cause their bodies to store fat, even when they eat a healthy diet and are physically active.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s dive into some key factors that may be contributing to childhood obesity:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Genetics<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When obesity runs in the family, certain genes may be passed down, causing:<\/span><\/p>\n