Six-pack abs not a parameter of health: Siddharth

Actor Siddharth Malhotra says it is a myth that getting six-pack abs, which is a fad in Bollywood, is healthy. Often getting six-pack abs is seen as the most stylish thing. A lot of actors have developed it primarily due to their role. "It is not that if you have six-pack abs then you will be the most healthy person. People go to extreme to get that kind of look, but then you lose weight and lose nutrition. The message is to stay healthy first, then comes fitness. Also, a workout should not bog you down," Siddharth said at the book launch of "Healthy Kitchen", penned by celebrity nutritionist Marika Johansson. Siddharth, 30, feels kids should be taught to stay healthy at a young age, so that they understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy life. "I read an article that said we would be the most obese country as we have most unhealthy people. It is sad. It should be mandatory to impart kids physical training in class or yoga or nutrition," he said.