Their weight gain is mostly in the form of body fat rather than lean muscle—mostly around the abdominal organs (visceral adiposity). If there is an increase in body fat at the expense of lean muscle, it is a physiologically undesirable state. Basically, we need to prevent childhood malnutrition by promoting adequate and appropriate nutrition for the girl child, pregnant woman and lactating mother. Their weight gain is mostly in the form of body fat rather than lean muscle—mostly around the abdominal organs (visceral adiposity). If there is an increase in body fat at the expense of lean muscle, it is a physiologically undesirable state.

Source: Indian Express November 11, 2022 02:57 UTC