While people in India are largely physically inactive, women were found to burn fewer calories than men in India, finds a new study.

‘Daily physical activity and good eating habits can play a significant role in avoiding and even reversing diseases like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
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The average calorie burn budget of Indian men is 476 calories per day vs. women's 374 calories per day, out of which men burn 55 percent (262) while women burn just 44 percent (165). Read More..





Over 30 percent of men are "active," burning more than 80 percent of their calories, and only 24 percent of women are "active" and 22 percent "mildly active."
"It is a matter of grave concern that almost half of all Indians are inactive and burn less than even 50 percent of their calorie budget. Inactivity and unhealthy food habits can lead to several lifestyle diseases like obesity, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol," Tushar Vashisht, Co-founder and CEO, HealthifyMe said, in a statement on Monday.
"From our experience, we are already witnessing an increase of such cases amongst people as early as in their 30s.
"Everyday physical activity and good eating habits can play a crucial role in avoiding and even reversing such diseases. It is time that we start taking 'working out' more seriously," Vashisht said.
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Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Noida were found as the most fitness conscious, while Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad were the least active cities.
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Source-IANS