Yasmin in an interaction with HT Digital shares her holistic tips on how to keep a check on your weight right from a young age:Įnsure to snack on foods that keep you satiated for longer intervals, thus avoiding hunger pangs. Childhood obesity also affects a child's mental health.Ĭelebrity Fitness Expert Yasmin Karachiwala feels it is important for parents and education institutes to inculcate in children a balanced lifestyle to lead a fit, healthy and active life and pay great heed to the eating and lifestyle habits of teenagers in particular to ensure that they don't fall offtrack in their budding years. (Also read: 4 simple hacks for permanent weight loss revealed by nutritionist)Ĭhildhood obesity is a major concern as the extra weight accumulated during childhood can lead to several health problems in adulthood from diabetes, high blood pressure to high cholesterol. A change in food habits and reduced physical activities are some of the reasons behind increasing obesity in children. The United Nations agency noted that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 5-19 has seen a dramatic rise from just 4% in 1975 to over 18% in 2016. Obesity across the world has nearly tripled since 1975 according to World Health Organization (WHO).