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title: "Why are Indian women becoming fatter than men?"  
description: "A concise explanation of the reason why Indian women are becoming fatter than men"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-12-27  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3585/why-are-indian-women-becoming-fatter-than-men  
category: "healthcare, healthy lifestyle"  
tags: ["Indian women", "becoming", "fatter", "men", "obesity", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Why are Indian women becoming fatter than men?

![Why are Indian women becoming fatter than men](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b0b2e1c4-d37b-47ed-b92d-8a1c8962d0de/images/1d1ab5f7-8d09-4e06-87c7-4280286f2058.jpeg) ![Why are Indian women becoming fatter than men](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b0b2e1c4-d37b-47ed-b92d-8a1c8962d0de/images/b9b60bfb-9c8c-4688-b5d3-4d2148feef46.jpeg) Indian women are becoming fatter than men due to a variety of reasons, especially for those who live in developed cities across regions. ![Why are Indian women becoming fatter than men](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b0b2e1c4-d37b-47ed-b92d-8a1c8962d0de/images/8ebdc6ff-0aa5-4fd9-a332-a60afe1d4b5d.jpeg) NFHS-5 shows an increase in obesity rates in India, with 24% of women now overweight or obese, affecting over 135 million women. ![Why are Indian women becoming fatter than men](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b0b2e1c4-d37b-47ed-b92d-8a1c8962d0de/images/4e790613-cc36-4f63-b006-4a34e9349ed4.jpeg) The rise in processed foods, sugary drinks, and unhealthy fats is accompanied by a decline in traditional, fibre-rich diets. ![Why are Indian women becoming fatter than men](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b0b2e1c4-d37b-47ed-b92d-8a1c8962d0de/images/64cdbcae-45d4-44eb-a43e-4c41ba0b4c29.jpeg) Additionally, rising urbanisation, a lack of exercise, and a greater intake of processed foods and unhealthy fats leading to obesity. ![Why are Indian women becoming fatter than men](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/b0b2e1c4-d37b-47ed-b92d-8a1c8962d0de/images/e8c8a175-5245-481f-ad03-18befefeaf5a.jpeg) Overall, promoting healthy lifestyles and body positivity is crucial to preventing harmful body shaming and unhealthy weight-loss practices.

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