Children Weight Chart: The problem of obesity in children has become common now. India is second only to China in terms of the problem of obesity among children.
Children Weight Chart: The problem of obesity in children has become common now. India is second only to China in terms of the problem of obesity among children. According to statistics, more than 14.4 million children in India are suffering from the problem of obesity. UNICEF has said a shocking thing about this. By 2030, the number of obese children in India could reach 27 million. According to experts, obesity in children is due to uncontrolled eating habits and poor lifestyles.
What do doctors say
At the same time, doctors say that if there is a problem of obesity in children, then it should be activated immediately to remove it. Calories are spent more at this age but the energy consumption is less. This is the reason why children start gaining weight.
Obesity in children calls for these problems
The increasing obesity problem in children increases the risk of diabetes, blood pressure, osteoarthritis, gall bladder, breathing problems, and heart-related diseases. Not only this, but obesity in children can also cause cancer.
Age Boy girl
1 year 10.2 kg 9.5 kg
2 to 5 years 12.3 to 16 kg 12 to 15 kg
3 to 5 years 14 to 17 kg 14 to 16 kg
5 to 8 years 20 to 25 kg 19 to 25 kg
9 to 11 years 28 to 32 kg 28 to 33 kg
12 to 14 years 37 to 47 kg 38 to 42 kg
15 to 18 years 58 to 65 kg 53 to 54 kg
How to prevent obesity in children?
-Increase fruits and vegetables in your diet with a nutritious diet
-Stay away from things like junk food, pizza-burger Stop sweet, cold drinks
-Exercise is important
-Physical activity should be increased
