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The obese child.

D A Richmond, E M Blyler, T R Linscheid

    American Family Physician
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Childhood obesity, with 45% of adult cases starting in infancy, is linked to family history. Early identification of eating and activity patterns is key for managing this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Obesity is a significant public health concern with substantial implications for adult health.
    • A notable percentage of adult obesity cases originate during infancy, highlighting the critical developmental window.
    • Familial aggregation of obesity suggests a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To underscore the importance of early identification of obesity in children.
    • To outline management strategies for childhood obesity after ruling out endogenous causes.
    • To emphasize the role of family history in assessing obesity risk.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on childhood obesity.
    • Analysis of characteristic eating and activity patterns in obese children.

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  • Discussion of genetic versus environmental determinants of obesity.
  • Consideration of family history as a risk factor.

    • Main Results:

    • Forty-five percent of adult obesity cases are initiated in infancy.
    • Obese children exhibit identifiable eating and activity patterns.
    • Obesity demonstrates a strong familial tendency, with children of obese parents being at increased risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Early identification of obesity in children is crucial.
    • Management strategies involve caloric restriction, increased physical activity, and diligent record-keeping.
    • While the exact etiology (genetic vs. environmental) requires further research, familial risk is evident.