Managing Childhood Obesity
A Complete Guide for Parents
Support your child’s well-being with this doctor-led course on childhood obesity.
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Dr Sourojit Gupta
MBBS, DCH
An experienced Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist with extensive training and practice in newborn care, adolescent medicine, intensive care pediatrics and safe immunization practices.
- Evidence Based
- Reviewed by Doctors
- Self Paced
- Multilingual
- Lifetime Access
- Evidence Based
- Reviewed by Doctors
- Self Paced
- Multilingual
- Lifetime Access
- Evidence Based
- Reviewed by Doctors
Concerned about your child’s increasing weight ? This course helps you take the right steps early.
Preventing or managing childhood obesity is not about controlling diet or putting your kid to a rigorous exercise routine. If you’re unsure what’s normal, what’s not, or how to support your child without stress, this course is for you. You’ll learn how nutrition, daily routines, and gentle lifestyle changes can improve your child’s health. Perfect for parents looking for practical, empathetic, doctor-backed guidance to build a healthier future for their child.
Who is this course for?
- New Parents
- Caregivers and Nannies
This course is ideal for new parents and caregivers who want to understand how to shape their child’s diet, lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, and support system to prevent obesity and build a strong foundation for lifelong health.
Evidence-based curriculum
Expert-approved content structure
Self-paced, interactive videos
Easy-to-understand language
Clear, step-by-step guidance
Videos, checklists, and downloadable hand-outs
Syllabus
Chapter 1
Many parents worry unnecessarily or miss real red flags because they don’t understand growth curves, normal weight patterns, and age-wise nutritional needs. This chapter clears the confusion. You’ll learn what “healthy growth” truly means, how to avoid harmful cultural feeding habits, when and how to start solids, and how taste preferences develop. If you want your child to grow strong - without stepping into obesity risks - this foundation chapter will change how you feed your baby.
Chapter 2
Most Indian parents overfeed without realizing it - out of love, fear, habit, or pressure. This chapter helps you spot the early signs, break force-feeding patterns, stop using food as a bribe, and fix bottle-feeding and nighttime feeding issues. You’ll learn practical tools for portion control and mindful feeding. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing something wrong?” - this chapter gives you clarity and a plan to reset your child’s relationship with food.
Chapter 3
Even the best parents get caught in modern lifestyle traps - packaged snacks, hidden sugars, marketing gimmicks, screen-time snacking, and reduced physical activity. This chapter exposes how these habits silently push young kids toward obesity. You’ll learn how to decode food labels, recognize obesogenic traditional dishes, and make healthier alternatives at home. If you want to protect your child from today’s “invisible” risks, this chapter gives you the awareness and tools you’ve been missing.
Chapter 4
Childhood eating is deeply emotional - yet parents often miss the cues. This chapter helps you understand emotional eating, anxiety-driven feeding, clean-plate pressure, and the influence of grandparents, peers, and family dynamics. You’ll also learn how sleep and stress shape weight, and how to set a positive mealtime environment that builds self-regulation. If your child seems “fussy,” “always hungry,” or “attached to food,” this chapter shows you the real reasons and fixes.
Chapter 5
Obesity is not “baby fat.” This chapter reveals how early weight gain increases risks of diabetes, high BP, fatty liver, hormonal changes, early puberty, and emotional struggles. You’ll learn to spot early warning signs and understand when a doctor’s visit or tests are necessary. If you want to protect your child from lifelong health problems, this chapter gives you the urgency, knowledge, and confidence to act before damage begins.
Chapter 6
This chapter converts knowledge into action. You’ll get age-appropriate meal plans, daily routines, physical activity ideas, mindful eating tools, and Indian food swaps that actually work. You’ll learn how to manage picky eating without overfeeding and how to build a family-wide healthy lifestyle. If you want step-by-step guidance you can implement today, this chapter is your practical roadmap to raising a healthier, happier child.
Chapter 7
Parents often either over-track or don’t track at all. This chapter teaches you how to monitor growth sensibly, set realistic health goals, and know when professional help is needed. You’ll explore your own food beliefs, learn how to handle family pushback, and build habits using encouragement instead of shame. With real success stories and expert answers, this chapter empowers you to guide your child—and your family - toward long-term health.
Testimonials
Backed by Doctors. Approved by Parents.
This course has guided hundreds of parents across India to understand childhood obesity with clarity and confidence. From managing portion sizes to reducing screen time and emotional eating, these stories show how expert-led advice can transform a child’s health. Hear from parents who have built sustainable habits, improved their child’s energy levels, and created a healthier home for their little ones.
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Frequently asked questions
We know you will always have a lot of questions before subscribing. We tried answering few of them here. Remember, it’s about your health and about your future. When you know better, you live better.
Is this course only for children who are already overweight?
Not at all. This course is for every parent of a 0–5-year-old. Childhood obesity starts much earlier than most people realize, often because of well-intentioned feeding mistakes. The course helps you understand growth, avoid overfeeding habits, and build healthy eating patterns from the start – so your child never reaches a risky stage.
Will this course teach me exactly what and how much to feed my child?
Yes. You’ll get clear, age-specific guidance: breastfeeding vs formula, starting solids, portion sizes, daily routines, and healthy swaps. The ideas are practical and tailored to Indian homes. You won’t get rigid diet charts-but you will know precisely how to make the right choices for your child’s age and needs.
My child is a picky eater. Will this course help with that?
Absolutely. Picky eating is often a side effect of overfeeding, pressure, screen-time eating, or emotional triggers. The course helps you understand why your child behaves this way and shows you gentle, realistic techniques that reduce stress – without force-feeding or fighting at mealtimes.
Can this course replace a pediatrician or nutritionist?
No, and we’re very transparent about that. This course complements, not replaces, medical care. It helps you understand your child’s growth, identify early red flags, and make everyday decisions confidently. You’ll also learn when it’s essential to consult a doctor or specialist.
I have grandparents at home who believe in old-school feeding practices. Will this course help?
Yes. The course addresses cultural habits, myths around “healthy chubby babies,” force-feeding traditions, and emotional pressure from family. It gives you respectful ways to explain what healthy feeding looks like today – without creating conflicts at home.
I’m busy and don’t have time for long courses. Is this easy to follow?
Very. Each chapter is short, simple, and designed for parents with limited time. Everything is explained clearly by medical experts, with practical tips you can implement immediately. You don’t need to take notes – just watch, understand, and apply.
Why should I subscribe to this course when there’s plenty of free information online?
While there is a lot of free information available online, this course offers a structured, expert-led approach with scientifically backed advice. It saves you time and effort by providing trusted, easy-to-understand content all in one place, so you don’t have to sift through unreliable sources. Plus, the course includes practical tips and expert guidance you can implement right away.
Will this course really make a difference in my child’s long-term health?
Yes, and that’s the most important part. Research shows that habits built in the first 5 years shape a child’s metabolism, taste preferences, immunity, activity levels, and even risk of diabetes later in life. Small, consistent changes that you learn here can help your child avoid lifelong health problems.
Lifetime access @ INR 1500 INR 799
