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Childhood overweight: an expanding problem.

Harsohena Kaur1, Melissa L Hyder, W S Carlos Poston

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas 66160, USA. khaur@kumc.edu

Treatments in Endocrinology
|June 29, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Childhood overweight is a growing epidemic linked to modern environments. Effective interventions require comprehensive behavioral changes, dietary modifications, and exercise, with family-based approaches showing long-term success.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Childhood overweight and obesity represent a significant global health challenge.
  • Secular trends indicate a substantial increase in children's weight over recent decades, elevating health risks.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) percentiles are the standard for defining pediatric obesity due to the impracticality of direct body fat assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the critical periods, mechanisms, and contributing factors to childhood obesity.
  • To outline the associated health consequences of pediatric overweight and obesity.
  • To discuss current and potential intervention strategies for managing and preventing childhood obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of secular trends, etiological factors, health outcomes, and interventions related to childhood overweight.

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  • Analysis of the impact of the obesogenic environment, including dietary and physical activity changes.
  • Evaluation of various intervention approaches, from behavioral to pharmacological.

    • Main Results:

    • The modern obesogenic environment, characterized by poor dietary habits and reduced physical activity, is a primary driver of increased childhood weight.
    • Childhood obesity is associated with numerous health issues, including cardiovascular risk factors, type 2 diabetes, and orthopedic problems.
    • Family-based behavioral interventions are most effective for long-term weight management, while school-based programs offer broad reach.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing the childhood obesity epidemic requires a multi-faceted approach, integrating treatment, policy changes, and prevention strategies.
    • Metformin shows promise for weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity in adolescents.
    • Comprehensive behavioral management, dietary changes, and exercise are crucial for effective intervention.