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Analysis of risk factors for the development of obesity in preschool children: a logistic model analysis

Huasheng Jin1, Huihui Zhou1, Kai Chen1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Ningbo Yinzhou No.2 Hospital, Yinzhou, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.

Frontiers in Pediatrics
|February 12, 2025
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Childhood obesity is a growing concern. Key risk factors include high birth weight, parental BMI, and poor eating habits, while parental education and outdoor activity are protective.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant global health issue with increasing prevalence in preschool-aged children.
  • Abnormal fat accumulation in early childhood poses long-term health risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze primary risk factors contributing to obesity in preschool children.
  • To explore effective interventions for preventing and managing childhood obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical data from 910 preschool children were analyzed.
  • Children were categorized into obesity (149) and non-obesity (761) groups.
  • Univariate and logistic regression analyses identified risk and protective factors.

Main Results:

  • Obesity prevalence was 16.37% (149/910 children).
  • Significant risk factors included high birth weight, parental Body Mass Index (BMI), picky eating, meat preference, junk food consumption, and binge eating.
  • Higher parental education and longer outdoor activity were protective.

Conclusions:

  • Targeting identified risk factors through interventions is crucial.
  • Promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity can mitigate childhood obesity incidence.
Abstract

Keywords:
interventionsobesitypediatric healthpreschool childrenrisk factors

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