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[How to treat childhood obesity? Importance of primary prevention]

N J Farpour-Lambert1, A Nydegger, S Kriemler

  • 1Département de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, HUG, Genève. nathalie.farpourlambert@hcuge.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse
|April 12, 2008
PubMed

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Family-based behavioral therapy is a promising approach for treating childhood obesity. Early intervention is crucial for effective weight management and preventing serious health issues like diabetes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Medicine

Context:

  • Childhood obesity prevalence is rising dramatically, leading to early onset of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.
  • Current treatment goals include weight maintenance, BMI normalization, and complication prevention.
  • Family-based behavioral therapy offers a promising approach by involving parents and children.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the effectiveness of family-based behavioral therapy for childhood obesity.
  • To emphasize the need for early intervention before puberty.
  • To advocate for environmental and behavioral modifications.

Summary:

  • Family-based behavioral therapy treats overweight parents and children simultaneously to alter the family environment.
  • This approach provides role models and support for children's behavioral changes.
  • Treatment efficacy decreases significantly after puberty, underscoring the need for early initiation.

Impact:

  • Early preventive interventions modifying individual behaviors and environments are essential.
  • Successful treatment can lead to long-term health improvements and reduced complication risks.
  • This approach supports sustainable weight management and healthier lifestyles in children and families.

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