New Delhi, March 12 -- Weight gain and related health problems have become a significant concern today with lifestyles becoming more sedentary. Consequently, there is a rising trend of adopting "fad" diets, many of which are widely believed to be detrimental to health. A recent case of an 18-year-old girl in Kerala who weighed just 24 kg has highlighted the dangers of excessive dieting and the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. This incident highlights the consequences of following online diets without any advice, as well as the hazards of having body image issues, particularly among young people. According to media reports, the young woman was inspired by an online weight-reduction regime and water fasting. A drastic and sudden change in ...