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Risk Factors in Early Life for Preschool Children in Korea that are Associated with Being Overweight or Obese

Jin Suk Ra1, Hyun Jung Yun2

  • 1College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
|March 10, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Early introduction of solid foods before four months and nonresponsive feeding styles are significant risk factors for childhood obesity in Korean preschoolers. These findings emphasize the need for improved infant feeding education.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern.
  • Identifying early life risk factors is crucial for prevention strategies.
  • Preschool-aged children in Korea are at risk for overweight and obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify early life risk factors associated with overweight and obesity in Korean preschool children.
  • To investigate the impact of feeding practices on the weight status of young children.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 507 mothers of preschool children (aged 3-5 years).
  • Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires.
  • Multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to determine risk factors.

Main Results:

  • 11.4% of children were overweight and 8.1% were obese.
  • Introducing solid foods before 4 months was significantly associated with being overweight/obese (aOR = 9.49, p = 0.029).
  • A nonresponsive feeding style also showed a significant association (aOR = 2.80, p = 0.043).

Conclusions:

  • Parenting education programs are needed to improve understanding of infant hunger and satiety cues.
  • Appropriate timing for introducing solid foods is critical for preventing childhood obesity.
  • Targeted interventions focusing on feeding practices can mitigate risks for overweight and obesity.
Abstract

Keywords:
childday carepediatric obesityrisk factors

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