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Childhood obesity for pediatric gastroenterologists

Jeannie S Huang1, Sarah E Barlow, Ruben E Quiros-Tejeira

  • 1University of California, San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA. jshuang@ucsd.edu

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|January 4, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Childhood obesity is a growing concern, leading to more related health issues. Effective management requires a coordinated approach involving primary care and specialists, emphasizing lifestyle changes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health issue in pediatric healthcare.
  • Obesity is increasingly recognized as a chronic disease requiring coordinated care.
  • Obesity-related comorbidities are rising alongside the prevalence of childhood obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key aspects of pediatric obesity and its management.
  • To highlight the relevance of pediatric obesity to gastroenterology and hepatology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of select aspects of pediatric obesity.
  • Focus on management issues pertinent to pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology.

Main Results:

  • Consultation and subspecialist management for obesity-related comorbidities are now common.
  • Behavioral interventions focusing on diet and physical activity are central to treatment.
  • Medications and surgery offer potential but often temporary solutions.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric obesity necessitates a comprehensive management strategy.
  • Both general practitioners and subspecialists must address weight management.
  • The role of pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology in managing obesity is crucial.

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