Background The goal of this systematic review is to synthesize the published meta-analyses
assessing the role of nutritional, behavioral and physical activity factors/interventions on the …

Objectives: The roots of the obesity epidemic need to be traced back as early in life as
possible in order to develop effective means for preventing obesity and its health …

The global rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity has been reported in children
both in developed and developing countries, and these figures have been projected to …

Obesity is a global epidemic and children are affected in increasing numbers. Overweight
children are at increased risk of becoming overweight adults with associated chronic …

The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has more than tripled over the last
four decades from 5 percent in 1978 to 18.5 percent in 2016. There is evidence for a break …

OBJECTIVE: This large population-based study of US children considered the association of
obesity with a broad range of comorbidities. This study examined relationships between …

Obesity affects 158 million youth worldwide and is associated with psychosocial comorbidity.
This review describes weight management options utilized by adolescents, including both …

Obese children are at higher risk of being obese as adults, and adult obesity is associated
with an increased risk of morbidity. This systematic review and meta‐analysis investigates …

Objective: Although multiple social and behavioral risk factors associated with obesity co-
occur among young children, most studies have examined them separately. The purpose of …

Abstract Purpose Childhood and Adolescent overweight and obesity may be associated with
psychological problems. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and summarize …