RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES,

had suggested that BMI of 25 kg/m2 to define obesity than 30 kgs/m2 for Indians as they tend to have increased waist circumference and excess body fat. In urban areas of south India 21.4% of boys and 18.5% of girls of aged between 13 and 20 are either overweight or obese (SERDULA M.K.2003).8 ................
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