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Childhood obesity: Determinants, evaluation, and prevention

Moutusi Raychaudhuri1, Debmalya Sanyal

  • 1Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, India.

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
|April 9, 2013
PubMed

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Childhood obesity is a growing global concern, linked to genetic and environmental factors like diet and inactivity. Addressing this requires lifestyle changes, parental involvement, and public health strategies to protect children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Childhood obesity presents significant medical and psychosocial challenges.
  • Prevalence is rising globally, particularly in developing nations.
  • Genetic predisposition, calorie-dense foods, and sedentary lifestyles contribute to overweight.
  • Home food environments, parental obesity, and cultural beliefs are key determinants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the multifaceted nature of childhood obesity.
  • To outline evaluation methods for overweight children.
  • To emphasize the importance of integrated prevention and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of lifestyle factors and exclusion of medication-induced weight gain.
  • Endocrine evaluation for poor linear growth and consideration of genetic syndromes.
  • Screening for comorbidities such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Main Results:

  • Overweight children require comprehensive evaluation for associated health risks.
  • Therapeutic lifestyle changes, including diet and physical activity, are crucial.
  • Parental participation and social support enhance intervention effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Preventing childhood obesity necessitates addressing food habits and physical activity.
  • Environmental modifications, such as promoting active travel and restricting junk food advertising, are vital.
  • Collaborative efforts involving clinicians, schools, and media are essential for reversing obesity trends.

Keywords:
Childhood obesitydeterminantsevaluationprevention

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