Obesity is a growing public health concern across the world. It is not limited to the adult population only; even childhood obesity is becoming rampant. It is a known fact that high-fat diet is linked to the development of obesity at any age group. Childhood is a period of rapid bone growth and development. Exercise during this critical phase helps in strengthening bone mass.
High-fat diet and obesity have been found to impair the normal bone development in children and adolescents, which has long-term effects in adulthood and possibly even old age. Today, children prefer fast foods containing high amounts of fats and salt which are of very little nutritional value. These eating habits are influenced by convenience, current trends and styles followed by their peers and the family's affordability. Due to high academic pressures and gaming gadgets, children these days are physically less…
