APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Childhood Obesity Management   With rapid urbanization, India is becoming the epicentre of  both adult and childhood obesity.  Childhood obesity has become a  serious public health challenge  today, with an alarming rise in the last 4 decades. The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents has jumped from 11.6% in 2008 to 17.3% in 2017, and nearly one in five children and adolescents are overweight or obese. ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6939706/ ) The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as: ‘abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the body that may impair health. ( https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight ) Factors leading to Childhood Obesity Obesity is a result of imbalance between calories consumed and calories spent. Poor food choices and overconsumption of foods rich in saturated fats and sugar with decreased physical activity are associated with a higher risk of developing obesity...

  Biscuits, Are they healthy for Children? Biscuits are an all-time favourite snack for children. But, is our child’s craving for these treats causing harm to their health? Children need healthy foods and nutritious snacks as they are growing. Since snacks add to the total calorie intake per day, eating healthy snacks is important. Most mothers see biscuits as an easy and healthy snack option, thanks to the commercials that present biscuits as a substitute for fruits, milk, and grains, filled with energy, vitamins and minerals. But we need to realize this, biscuits cannot replace your child’s healthy meal options.    Truth about the Ingredients in a Biscuit The main ingredients in a  biscuit are  wheat flour, sugar, fat, and water. They are mixed with other minor ingredients (baking powder,  milk, emulsifiers and preservatives)  Wheat flour  – sounds healthy, right? But this is not the ‘whole’ wheat flour which is used to make rotis .It ...