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Challenging Childhood Obesity: The Influence of Education and Close Monitoring on Obesity-Related Behaviors

Eda Sunnetci Silistre1, Alihan Yesil2, Tugba Kozanoglu2

  • 1Department of Child Health and Diseases, Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital, Istanbul 34734, Türkiye.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 25, 2024
PubMed

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Nutrition and behavior education effectively reduced childhood obesity indicators over 12 months. This intervention improved body mass index (BMI) and eating behaviors in obese children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern.
  • Effective interventions are needed for prevention and treatment.
  • Nutrition and behavior education are potential strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a nutrition and behavior education intervention on obesity-related characteristics in children.
  • To compare changes in obesity indicators over a 12-month follow-up period.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study involving 59 children (aged 6-18 years) with exogenous obesity.
  • Intervention included nutrition and behavior education during the second 6 months of the study.
  • Data collected on Body Mass Index (BMI), screen time, eating behaviors, and food scores.

Main Results:

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) significantly decreased in the second 6 months of the study.
  • Significant improvements were observed in screen time, fast eating, overeating behaviors, and food scores.
  • No significant BMI difference was noted in the first 6 months before the intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Nutrition and behavior education intervention is a successful strategy for childhood obesity prevention and treatment.
  • Close follow-up is crucial for the success of such interventions.
  • The study highlights the importance of behavioral and nutritional changes in managing pediatric obesity.
Abstract

Keywords:
childhoodlifestylenutrition educationobesitytreatment

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