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[Prevention and treatment of obesity in children]

Kenji Togashi1, Kosei Iguchi, Hidenari Masuda

  • 1Department of Health and Physical Education, Faculty of Education, Mie University.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|May 2, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Childhood obesity in Japan requires primary prevention strategies like breastfeeding and daily school exercise. Combined dietary and exercise treatment significantly reduces fat and chronic disease risk factors in obese children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Metabolic Disorders

Context:

  • High prevalence of childhood obesity and associated comorbidities in Japan.
  • Increasing rates necessitate urgent primary prevention strategies.
  • Focus on early intervention to mitigate long-term health complications.

Purpose:

  • To outline primary prevention strategies for childhood obesity.
  • To detail effective treatment interventions for obese children.
  • To evaluate the impact of combined dietary and exercise treatment on body composition and risk factors.

Summary:

  • Recommends breastfeeding for at least 6 months and 60 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous exercise in schools for prevention.
  • Treatment includes behavioral therapy, reduced sedentary time, and education on diet and exercise.
  • Significant reduction in subcutaneous and visceral fat observed after combined dietary and exercise treatment.

Impact:

  • Suggests that combined dietary and exercise interventions normalize abdominal fat distribution in obese children.
  • Demonstrates a reduction in chronic disease risk factors.
  • Highlights the importance of lifestyle modifications for managing childhood obesity and its sequelae.

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