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Why BMI isn’t enough: Expert explains new definition of 'clinical obesity'
June 03, 2026 2:30 pm
The key difference is that BMI is a screening tool, while clinical obesity is a disease diagnosis, based on symptoms, body fat levels, and health complications.
Nutrition system designed for scarcity must now address excess
March 28, 2026 6:22 am
Obesity is no longer just a nutritional issue, it is a major driver of India’s growing burden of non-communicable disease
Dieticians react to health ministry's call to display ‘oil and sugar boards’ on Indian snacks: 'Samosa, jalebi ne aapka kya bigada hai'
July 15, 2025 1:01 pm
It’s not a contest between vada pav and potato chips; both can harm public health when consumed frequently and in excess, said certified diabetes educator and dietician Kanikka Malhotra
'We have done it with cutting chai...'; Netizens divided over Radhika Gupta's 'half plate portion' suggestion for restaurants to tackle obesity, food wastage
April 08, 2025 12:30 pm
"When dining alone, sharing isn't always possible," Radhika Gupta noted
Knowledge Nugget: What must you read on 'Obesity' for UPSC exams?
March 11, 2025 10:42 am
Stressing upon the importance of staying fit and mentioning the Lancet Report, PM Narendra Modi termed obesity as the “root cause of many diseases". What are the key highlights of the Lancet Report? Also, learn about the newly proposed measurement of obesity for India.
Top 10 countries with the highest adult obesity rates: India or US, find out who's more at risk
October 18, 2024 8:32 am
Obesity Rates by Country 2024: Today, no country across the globe has been on track towards achieving the WHO's 2013 aim of 'halting the rise' in obesity prevalence by 2030.
World Obesity Day 2022: Lifestyle changes to prevent and manage obesity
March 04, 2022 7:02 pm
According to Dr Sanjay Khare, head, bariatric medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, "Lifestyle modifications for obese, overweight, or people with comorbid conditions include 3 major components - diet, exercise, and behaviour therapy."
Anti Obesity Day 2021: Is obesity linked to cancer?
November 26, 2021 11:40 am
A study by the American Cancer Society revealed people's risk of cancer typically rises as they age.
Childhood obesity is a more serious concern than coronavirus, says Dr Chris van Tulleken
September 27, 2021 2:17 pm
The well-known medical researcher defined obesity as a "disease caused by ultra-processed food just like cancer is caused by tobacco".
'Obesity is highly misunderstood; people usually equate food with weight gain': Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker
July 13, 2021 12:57 pm
"Obesity needs to be treated early. Reach out to qualified weight loss professionals and do not get swayed by all the information on the internet," said the bariatric surgeon, who is out with her new book
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