According to the World Health Organisation obesity is defined a the “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.” It is an epidemic that has affected 800 million people around the world. It is expected to increase by 60 per cent over the next decade reaching 250 million by 2030. Obesity is not a lifestyle choice but a disease and a risk factor for other diseases such as heart disease diabetes and certain forms of cancer. It is even more alarming at times when the world is tackling the microscopic villain COVID-19. The pandemic has only served