Episode notes
In this insightful episode, Dr. Arasi Maran continues the discussion on obesity with guest expert Dr. Rana Pullatt , focusing particularly on childhood obesity and treatment modalities for this growing concern.
Key Points Discussed:
- Childhood Obesity: The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is alarming, and Dr. Pullatt highlights the role of fetal programming and epigenetics in its development.
- Nutrition During Pregnancy: Over-nutrition during pregnancy can lead to gestational diabetes as well as a predisposition to obesity in children.
- Food Regulation: The lack of regulation around food marketing contributes to poor dietary habits from an early age.
- Genetic Disorders: Certain genetic conditions like leptin deficiency or Prader-Will ...
Keywords
healthNutritionObesityFood RegulationExcerciseDiets