India, Oct. 21 -- Children have chubby cheeks and round tummies. Parents usually see these as signs that they are well-fed and well-nourished. This can reassure parents and make them feel confident that they are healthy.ALSO READ: Are family dinners becoming silent? Therapist shares 4 ways parents can start conversations with children

But appearance alone cannot determine whether a child's weight is healthy. This reassurance can sometimes be misleading as 'baby fat' does not always disappear as a child grows taller. Understanding the difference between healthy growth and childhood obesity is therefore important.

A doctor helped share a nuanced picture. Dr Manjunath PR, consultant - department of endocrinology at Ramaiah Memorial Hospita...