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[Prenatal and postnatal factors of childhood obesity]

Ana Isabel Jiménez-Ortega1, Rosa M Martínez-García2, Esther Cuadrado-Soto3

  • 1Centro de Salud Joaquín Rodrigo.Grupo de Investigación VALORNUT-UCM (920030). Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Nutricion Hospitalaria
|July 29, 2025
PubMed

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Childhood obesity is a major public health issue. This review focuses on pre- and postnatal factors, emphasizing early-life interventions for effective prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant global health issue in the 21st century.
  • Prevalence has risen dramatically, necessitating early intervention strategies.
  • Existing research often focuses on school-aged children, overlooking critical early-life factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review pre- and postnatal influences on childhood obesity.
  • To identify effective interventions during early developmental stages.
  • To emphasize the importance of parental health before and during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on pre-conception and prenatal factors.
  • Analysis of studies examining nutritional and weight influences.
  • Synthesis of evidence on early-life interventions.

Main Results:

  • Parental pre-conception weight and diet quality are significant conditioning factors.
  • Maternal weight control, especially in the first trimester, is crucial.
  • Ensuring adequate nutrition and diet quality during pregnancy is highly beneficial.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions targeting parental health before conception can be effective.
  • Maternal health and nutrition during pregnancy play a vital role in preventing childhood obesity.
  • Focusing on pre- and postnatal stages offers a promising avenue for public health strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
Prenatal. Posnatal. Obesidad. Niños. Padres.

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