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Growth and Puberty in Obese Children and Implications of Body Composition

Sochung Chung1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
|May 16, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Childhood obesity impacts growth and pubertal development due to hormonal changes. Early detection and body composition analysis are crucial for preventing future health issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant global health issue.
  • Obesity affects hormonal regulation of growth and pubertal development.
  • Overweight children often exhibit advanced growth and earlier puberty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review growth processes in obese children.
  • To examine body composition's impact on growth and puberty.
  • To introduce body composition charts for clinical use.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on childhood obesity, growth, and hormones.
  • Analysis of hormonal influences (leptin, sex hormones) on development.
  • Discussion of body composition assessment methods.

Main Results:

  • Obesity is linked to increased leptin and sex hormone levels.
  • These hormonal changes may accelerate pubertal growth and epiphyseal maturation.
  • Obesity can lead to taller stature and earlier maturation in children.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity significantly influences childhood growth and pubertal timing.
  • Understanding these effects is vital for preventing long-term metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
  • Body composition charts can aid in clinical assessment and management.

Keywords:
Body compositionGrowthObesityPuberty

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