Journal of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics

Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption, TV Viewing Hours, Sociodemographic Profile and Bmi of Adolescent Boys and Girls

Obesity is a condition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissues. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate. Both developed and developing countries are affected.

Over the past few decades, globally percentage of overweight had increased by 3.3%. WHO, Obesity International Task Force (OITF), 2004 reported 155 million youngsters as overweight or obese. The percentage of 1 overweight child was reported highest in Latin America and Caribbean 4.4% followed by Africa 3.9% and Asia 2.9%.

Author(s):

Bardhar Pallavi

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