Swathy Asokan

Department of Physiology, Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Publications

  • Review Article   
    Impairment of Cognitive Function in Obese School Going Children Representing South Indian Population-A Correlative Population Based Study
    Author(s): Renuka Devi MR*, Swathy Asokan, S Mahila and Devaki PR

    Introduction: Research about the child nutrition will play key role in all aspects of child health. On one end India is facing problem in feeding the children and there is malnutrition leading to many diseases, but on the other end overweight and obesity is posing great concern. This study aims at correlating impairment of cognitive function in overweight and obese school going children in south Indian population. Overweight and obesity poses various health issues immediately as well as on a long-term basis. Aims: To study the correlation between obesity and cognitive function in obese school going children representing south Indian population. Methodology: After recruiting the children between the age group of 13 years and 17 years, their BMI was calculated. The BMI was then plotted on a standard growth chart prescribed by the Indian academy of paediatri.. Read More»

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