India has a high percentage of diabetics, and the overconsumption of sugar remains socially acceptable. Sugar is ubiquitous, found in almost everything we consume. The consumption of added sugars has been linked to chronic diseases. Investigations have revealed that baby food produced by Nestle has added sugar in lower-income countries like India. Europe has stricter food regulations concerning sugar. The article stresses the need for stronger regulations, mindfulness in consumption, and the importance of reading food labels.
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Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide tablet, known as Rybelsus, is gaining popularity in India for treating diabetes and weight reduction. Sales of the drug have more than doubled in the past year. However, doctors have advised against indiscriminate use of the drug. The success of Rybelsus has led to a tripled anti-obesity market in India.
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High intake of sugar is linked to fatty liver in children as young as nine. Sugar is converted into fat in the liver, leading to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The rise in obesity among children, lack of exercise, and easy access to junk food has contributed to the increased incidence of fatty liver. Long-term studies also suggest that poor nutrition during pregnancy can increase the risk of fatty liver in offspring.
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Approximately eight crore Indians, including one crore youth, are obese, according to an analytical report published in ‘The Lancet’. The report emphasizes the growth of obesity in India and its association with organ health and disease risk. It also examines the relationship between obesity and undernutrition. Read more to know the details.
