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Neurocognitive Processes and Pediatric Obesity Interventions: Review of Current Literature and Suggested Future

Alison L Miller1

  • 1Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, SPH I, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|June 5, 2016
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Childhood obesity is a major US health issue. Enhancing self-regulation skills, like executive functioning (EF), early in life may improve obesity prevention strategies and long-term health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity presents a significant public health challenge in the US.
  • Existing prevention strategies demonstrate limited effectiveness.
  • Self-regulation, crucial for goal achievement, influences health behaviors and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the developmental trajectory of executive functioning (EF).
  • To identify factors influencing EF development.
  • To explore the relationship between EF and childhood obesity risk across development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on executive functioning development.
  • Analysis of influences on executive functioning.
  • Examination of EF-weight associations in children.

Main Results:

  • Executive functioning (EF) develops throughout childhood.
  • Various factors impact EF development.
  • Specific EF aspects are linked to increased childhood obesity risk, with associations potentially varying with age.

Conclusions:

  • Early life interventions targeting self-regulation and executive functioning (EF) may offer a promising avenue for childhood obesity prevention.
  • Understanding EF development is key to designing effective interventions.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate EF-weight dynamics across the lifespan.

Keywords:
Behavior changeExecutive functioningInterventionPediatric obesity

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