Childhood Obesity: An Updated Review

Alexander   K.C.   Leung; Alex   H.C.   Wong; Kam   Lun   Hon
Abstract

Background: Childhood obesity is an important and serious public health problem worldwide.
Objective: This article aims to familiarize physicians with the evaluation, management, and prevention of childhood.
Methods: A PubMed search was conducted in May, 2021, in Clinical Queries using the key terms "obesity" OR “obese”. The search included clinical trials, randomized controlled trials, case-control studies, cohort studies, meta-analyses, observational studies, clinical guidelines, case reports, case series, and reviews. The search was restricted to English literature and children. The information retrieved from the above search was used in the compilation of the present article.
Results: Most obese children have exogenous obesity characterized by a growth rate for height above the 50th percentile, normal intelligence, normal genitalia, and lack of historical or physical evidence of an endocrine abnormality or a congenital syndrome. Obese children are at risk for dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, psychosocial disturbances, impaired quality of life, and shorter life expectancy. The multitude of serious comorbidities necessitates effective treatment modalities. Dietary modification, therapeutic exercise, and behavioral modification are the fundamentals of treatment. Pharmacotherapy and/or bariatric surgery should be considered for obese individuals who do not respond to the above measures and suffer from a serious comorbid condition.
Conclusion: Childhood obesity, once established, is often refractory to treatment. Most treatment programs lead to a brief period of weight loss, followed by rapid re-accumulation of the lost weight after the termination of therapy. As such, preventive activity is the key to solving the problem of childhood obesity. Childhood obesity can be prevented by promoting a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and lifestyle modification. Parents should be encouraged to get involved in school and community programs that improve their children's nutritional status and physical activity.
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, overweight.
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