Stress and Parental Perceived Stress: Paramount Agents of Obesity among Young Children

Abstract

Stress can lead to the overeating of foods that are high in fat, sugar and calories, which can lead to weight gain and obesity amongst children and adolescents. In the present study, 2048 Children and adolescent aged 10-19 years were selected randomly for data collection. All children had undergone questionnaire and dietary survey as well as health examination. In all, 36.1% children responded that parents were responsible for their habits and lifestyle and 12.9% replied that school was responsible while 43.9% conveyed that TV Ads were responsible. It was apparent from the conversations with children that parents will be most helpful to change their eating as well as physical activity habits. All sections of the community must participate in preventing obesity and diabetes.