New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fight obesity and reduce oil consumption has received wide support from various sections of society. Doctors, sportspersons, and celebrities, including actor Akshay Kumar, have appreciated the initiative.

A clinical nutritionist and National Executive Member of IAPEN, Dr Mansi Patil, spoke about the importance of this initiative and stated that obesity is a growing concern in India, affecting millions of lives while suggesting small lifestyle changes that could help in fighting obesity.

"In a recent event, the Prime Minister highlighted the growing concern about obesity in India. The emphasis on this critical health issue has brought much-needed attention to the problem af...