Dr. Abhishek Verma1, Dr. Rajesh Jain2, Dr. Anju Gahlot³, Dr. Anas Ahmad khan4, Dr. Poonam Kushwaha5 , Resident1,Professsor2, Professsor3, Associate Professsor4 , Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur
Introduction / Background
•Obesity is a growing public health concern in India, with rising rates among young adults.[1]•College years fundamentally shape lifelong health behaviors.•Global and national efforts (like FSSAI’s Eat Right India Movement) promote healthy eating. Yet, local evidence of impact is limited.•Recent studies show ~9–24% overweight and 2–6% obesity prevalence among Indian medical students, due to lifestyle shifts and poor nutrition.[2]
Results
Baseline: 28% overweight, 6% obese; Major risk factors: Frequent junk food intake (42%), Low physical activity (61%), Family history of obesity (15%)
