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Recent Advances in Treatment of Childhood Obesity

Walter Milano1, Paola Ambrosio1, Francesca Carizzone1

  • 1Departmental Operative Unit, ASL North Naples 2, Italy.

Current Drug Metabolism
|August 19, 2020
PubMed

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Childhood obesity is a major public health issue requiring a multidisciplinary approach. This review highlights the link between obesity and eating disorders, emphasizing family involvement for sustainable lifestyle changes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a global epidemic with complex origins.
  • Multiple factors, including genetic, environmental, and biological elements, contribute to excess weight.
  • A comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on childhood obesity.
  • To explore the relationship between childhood obesity and eating disorders.
  • To emphasize the role of family involvement and therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific articles and studies.
  • Analysis of the interplay between genetic, environmental, and biological factors.
  • Evaluation of therapeutic interventions for childhood obesity.

Main Results:

  • Childhood obesity is closely linked with eating disorders.
  • Family involvement is crucial for achieving lasting lifestyle modifications.
  • Dietary changes, increased physical activity, and family support are key components.

Conclusions:

  • A multidimensional strategy is necessary to combat childhood obesity.
  • Integrating family support into treatment plans enhances efficacy.
  • Pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery are viable options for select cases.

Keywords:
Childhooddietary habitseating disordersnutritional habitsobesitypharmacotherapysurgery

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