About the Book
Almost everyone around us frets about the calories gained per meal or increase in our belly fat, if not about our own weight, as a parent, the worry of a child gaining weight they shouldn’t is constant in many households. It has been proven that being overweight is an invitation to ill health. While children have fewer weight-related health and medical issues than adults, overweight children are at high risk of becoming overweight adults, positioning them at risk of developing chronic diseases later in life. Today’s GenZ spends far more time on screens than playing games outdoors, more so in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has become a cause of concern for parents all over the country. In his book, Dr. Sanjay Borude outlines a 360-degree view of the causative factors of a child’s obesity and the role of the child’s environment. The book provides illustrative guidelines about the changes one should make in diet, lifestyle, and environment in order to manage childhood obesity. With real-life case studies and examples, the book guides the parents and children to chart a pathway to recovery leading to a fitter, healthier life.



About the Author | Dr. Sanjay Borude
One of India’s leading Bariatric Surgeons, Dr. Sanjay Borude has been practicing for more than 30 years and is a Professor Emeritus in Sion Hospital and other BMC hospitals. He is one of the founding Bariatric surgeons in India and is currently the record holder for operating on an 11-month-old baby. Since 1999, Dr. Borude has been providing obesity services to those suffering the debilitating effects of life-threatening morbid obesity in India and had the privilege of learning about Obesity Surgery at renowned centers in the USA, Belgium, and Spain.