According to WHO, obesity is the leading cause of chronic diseases and India has the third largest obese population in the world. One in 5 adults is overweight in India and it ranks second in terms of childhood obesity. Obesity is also the leading cause of medical problems like diabetes, cancer, hypertension, heart diseases and joint pain.

What impact does obesity as a disease have on childhood? Which measures will help to avoid it? What is your opinion on the management of obesity?