Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Obesity

Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to categorize individuals into weight ranges. It is calculated using the formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Obesity is a health condition characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that poses health risks, often diagnosed with a BMI ≥ 30. This excess fat storage occurs when surplus dietary calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in...

Drug Dosing: Obese Patients

Drug Dosing: Obese Patients

In the United States, obesity is a prominent concern. It is linked to heightened mortality rates due to increased occurrences of conditions such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and diabetes compared to nonobese individuals. A patient is classified as obese if their actual body weight surpasses the ideal or desirable body weight by 20%, based on Metropolitan Life Insurance Company data. Ideal body weights consider average weights and heights for males and females...

Pharmacokinetics in Obese Patients: Drug Absorption and Distribution

Pharmacokinetics in Obese Patients: Drug Absorption and Distribution

Obesity significantly alters the pharmacokinetic processes of drug absorption and distribution, presenting unique challenges in medical treatment. The increased fat tissue and decreased lean muscle in obese individuals can significantly affect how drugs are absorbed into the body and distributed across different tissues. This alteration can lead to variances in the effectiveness and safety of medications, necessitating adjustments in dosing or drug selection for obese patients.One notable...

Pharmacokinetics in Obese Patients: Drug Metabolism and Excretion

Pharmacokinetics in Obese Patients: Drug Metabolism and Excretion

Drug metabolism, a critical process in the liver, involves two primary phases: Phase I reactions and Phase II conjugation. Obesity introduces significant alterations in this metabolic process, primarily due to fatty infiltration of the liver, leading to conditions such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition can modify the activities of both Phase I and II enzymes, impacting how drugs are metabolized in obese patients.Phase I metabolism sees variable effects across...

Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is a complex and severe eating disorder characterized by a cyclical pattern of binge-and-purge eating pattern. It generally involves an episode of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, laxative use, or fasting, to prevent weight gain. Despite often maintaining a normal weight, individuals with bulimia are intensely preoccupied with their body image and harbor an overwhelming fear of gaining weight. This can contribute to the...

Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Overview and Drug Absorption

Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Overview and Drug Absorption

Understanding the physiological differences in the pediatric population is crucial for effective pharmacotherapy. Neonates, infants, and children exhibit significant variations in gastric pH, gastric emptying time, intestinal transit time, and biliary function. These variations profoundly affect oral drug absorption, necessitating a nuanced approach to pediatric dosing.Neonates present with a unique physiological profile, having a gastric pH greater than 4 and faster and more irregular gastric...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Universal interventions to improve young children's mental well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Psychological bulletin·2026

Same author

What we know and where to go: a scoping review of the psychosocial literature in youth undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery.

Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery·2026

Same author

Special considerations for the child with obesity: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) clinical practice statement (CPS) 2024.

Obesity pillars·2024

Same author

Special considerations for the adolescent with obesity: An obesity medicine association (OMA) clinical practice statement (CPS) 2024.

Obesity pillars·2024

Same author

Weight stigma and bias: A guide for pediatric clinicians.

Obesity pillars·2023

Same author

Clinical review: Guide to pharmacological management in pediatric obesity medicine.

Obesity pillars·2023

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 14, 2025

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

Obesity and Children.

Nancy T Browne¹

¹25 Andrews Avenue, Falmouth, ME 04105, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America

|November 9, 2021

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Pediatric obesity negatively impacts children

Keywords:

Bullying Obesity Obesity treatment Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Social determinants Victimization Weight stigma

More Related Videos

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Published on: May 30, 2025

Breakfast Habits among Schoolchildren in the City of Uruguaiana, Brazil

Breakfast Habits among Schoolchildren in the City of Uruguaiana, Brazil

Published on: July 29, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 14, 2025

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Published on: May 30, 2025

Breakfast Habits among Schoolchildren in the City of Uruguaiana, Brazil

Breakfast Habits among Schoolchildren in the City of Uruguaiana, Brazil

Published on: July 29, 2020

Area of Science:

Pediatric healthcare
Obesity medicine

Background:

Pediatric obesity is a complex, chronic condition with significant metabolic and psychosocial consequences.
Weight-based victimization and microaggressions detrimentally affect children's mental and physical well-being.
Current evidence-based guidelines recommend individualized, stepwise treatment approaches for childhood obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the crucial role of pediatric nurses in supporting children and adolescents with obesity.
To outline strategies for nurses to provide effective clinical management and psychosocial support.
To emphasize how nurses can combat obesity myths, bias, and discrimination.

Main Methods:

This article synthesizes current knowledge on pediatric obesity and the nursing role.
It reviews evidence-based guidelines for obesity treatment.
It discusses practical applications for nurses across various practice settings.

Main Results:

Pediatric nurses are uniquely positioned to provide affirmation and psychosocial support.
Nurses can deliver evidence-based obesity education and correct misinformation.
Modeling person-first language and actions by nurses can reduce stigma.

Conclusions:

Pediatric nurses play a vital role in improving the health outcomes of children with obesity.
Affirmation, clinical management, and psychosocial support are key nursing interventions.
Nurses can significantly impact children's lives by addressing bias and promoting understanding.