Childhood Obesity is a problem faced by today’s parents.The causes can be varied as well as multifactorial.But its broadly divided into external and internal causes.While the internal causes are often not treatable the majority of external factors are definitely preventable.
Whether a child is predisposed to obesity is evident at the cellular level as early as one year of age.
There is an actual difference in the rate of growth of fat cells in obese and nonobese children.
There are 2 time periods ,in a child’s life which are crucial in fat tissue multiplication.
1st :Before 2 years of age
2nd:At the time of adolescent growth spurt
Make no mistake children can be protected from EXTERNAL CAUSES of childhood obesity .
But Parents need to be ready to make lifestyle changes….permanently.
WHY YOU SHOULD BE PROACTIVE ?
Because otherwise your child will be at RISK :Diabetes,gall bladder disease,fatty liver,snoring,joint pains are adult lifestyle diseases which lurk around childhood obesity.
But when parents try…mountains can be moved.When you gift your child a healthy life…thats the greates gift.
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As a parent, you worry. As a doctor, Dr. Amrita Basu worries even more. Childhood obesity isn’t just tomorrow’s problem—it’s today’s reality. Habits formed early decide the future of your child’s health, confidence, and happiness.
In Childhood Obesity and Adult Life, Dr. Basu combines her medical expertise and parental insight to reveal what every family needs to know:
- How eating habits start before birth
- Why early intervention matters
- What simple, evidence-based steps can reverse the trend
- The real health costs of delayed action
Practical, research-backed, and deeply relatable—this book will help you build the foundation of lifelong wellness for your child.
Start small. Start today. Build habits that last a lifetime.
You can’t protect your child from everything—but you can protect their health.
When Dr. Amrita Basu realized how fast childhood obesity was rising, both in India and around the world, she decided to act. This book is her call to parents everywhere: learn, understand, and take action—before it’s too late.
Inside this accessible, science-backed guide, you’ll discover how eating habits begin in the womb, what truly causes childhood obesity, and the practical steps parents can take at every age.
Childhood Obesity and Adult Life gives you the knowledge to help your child grow strong, confident, and healthy—today and in the future.
Because small steps now can change everything later.
Healthy children grow into strong adults—and it starts with you.
Childhood obesity is more than a number on the scale—it’s a warning sign. But it’s also a chance to act.
In Childhood Obesity and Adult Life, physician and parent Dr. Amrita Basu shows how understanding, awareness, and small, consistent action can transform your child’s future. Learn how to:
- Identify early warning signs
- Build lifelong healthy eating habits
- Tackle reversible causes of obesity
- Create family-friendly nutrition and activity plans
If you’ve ever wondered “What can I do right now?”, this book gives you the answers—and the tools—to start.
Because the habits you build today shape your child’s tomorrow.
