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Parents often dismiss early signs of unhealthy weight gain, assuming that their child will grow out of it. Photo illustrated via Canva

Experts said affordability and accessibility remain major challenges to adopting a healthier diet. Photo illustrated via Canva

Diabetes remains one of the leading causes of death in Malaysia, as many patients are only diagnosed at a late stage when severe complications have already developed. - 123RF photo

The rise of the ‘body tea’ trend shows how social media pressure and influencer culture are driving Malaysian women to chase unrealistic beauty ideals at the expense of real health. Photo for illustration purposes only. - CANVA

Photo for illustrative purposes only. - Photo: CANVA

Fauwaz (left) and Yusoff. Photo: Bernama and edited via Canva

Obesity is a major health crisis with more than one in eight people globally now obese, according to the World Health Organisation. By 2050, nearly 60 per cent of adults and one third of children are predicted to be obese. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

One of the biggest red flags is abdominal obesity where fat gathers around the waist and midsection. Photo: Canva

Photo: Canva

Historically, levels of overweight have been higher in more developed nations. They remain high for example in Chile, at 27 percent in the 5-19 age group, and the United States at 21 per cent. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily