According to an international journal, by 2025, India will have over 17 million obese children and stand as second highest country in the world with obese children as per Pediatric Obesity. Parents can be attributed to some degree for this problem as they often neglect the unhealthy dietary habits and patterns followed by these children. Genetic conditions are yet another factor that only increases the chances of obesity in children, which means children with overweight parents can also inherit the problem. (Shutterstock)Childhood obesity is a complex health issue which is not just influenced by unhealthy dietary habits, but also by the lifestyle and behavioural choices made by parents and children alike. Genetic conditions are yet another factor that only increases the chances of obesity in children, which means children with overweight parents can also inherit the problem.

Source: Hindustan Times November 26, 2016 07:03 UTC