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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

Childhood obesity

Qazi Iqbal Ahmad1, Charoo Bashir Ahmad, Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad

  • 1Department of Neonatology, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, India.

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
|March 31, 2011
PubMed

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Childhood obesity is a growing global concern, with genetics, behavior, and environment contributing factors. Promoting physical activity and healthy eating habits is crucial for managing overweight children and preventing long-term health issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Global obesity rates are rising, with over 300 million affected worldwide.
  • Obesity, characterized by excess body fat, is linked to numerous severe health disorders.
  • Defining obesity in young individuals remains a subject of ongoing discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increasing prevalence of obesity globally.
  • To discuss the contributing factors to childhood overweight.
  • To provide recommendations for managing overweight children.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current global obesity statistics.
  • Analysis of factors influencing childhood overweight, including genetics, behavior, and family environment.
  • Synthesis of recommendations for managing childhood obesity.

Main Results:

  • Overweight children face a higher risk of adult obesity.
  • Childhood overweight is associated with increased medical and psychological risks.
  • Breastfeeding demonstrates a protective effect against obesity.

Conclusions:

  • Encourage increased physical activity and reduced screen time for overweight children.
  • Promote the adoption of healthy eating habits.
  • Advise against strict diet restrictions in very young children, focusing on height gain over weight reduction.

Keywords:
ObesityWHObody mass indexoverweightskins fold thickness

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