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Characteristics of Very Young Hispanic Children Referred for Obesity Management

Liliana Aguayo1, Alicia Olave-Pichon2, Adolfo J Ariza3,4

  • 1University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA.

Global Pediatric Health
|November 18, 2017
PubMed

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Obesity in Hispanic infants is understudied. This review highlights common parenting practices, like high screen time and sweetened beverage consumption, contributing to rapid weight gain in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Information on infant obesity risks in Hispanic children is limited.
  • Early childhood obesity presents significant health challenges.
  • Understanding specific risk factors for Hispanic infants is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics of Hispanic children under 2 years old referred for obesity care.
  • To identify prevalent parenting practices associated with obesity in this demographic.
  • To inform future clinical and public health strategies for preventing rapid weight gain.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective medical record review of 29 Hispanic children aged <2 years.
  • Data collected from parent-completed assessment forms and clinician documentation.
  • Analysis of demographic data, feeding practices, and lifestyle factors.

Main Results:

  • Mean age was 16.2 months with a mean BMI z-score of 4.5.
  • High prevalence of parental overweight/obesity (93%) and public insurance (97%).
  • Common parenting practices included bottle feeding in bed (50%), sweetened beverages (33%), high screen time (60%), and TV in bedroom (55%).

Conclusions:

  • Specific parenting practices are associated with early obesity in Hispanic children.
  • Early identification and intervention are needed to address contributing factors.
  • Further research can guide effective public health initiatives for Hispanic infants.

Keywords:
Hispanic childrenchildhood obesityinfantpediatricsevere obesity

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