Introduction/Objective Adolescence is a critical period for the development of obesity.
Obesity arises from a complex interaction between several factors, which are not yet fully …

Background This report provides information on 14 behavioral and nutritional factors that
can be addressed in childhood overweight/obesity prevention programs. Methods Web of …

A systematic review and meta‐analysis was performed to investigate the ability of simple
measures of childhood obesity such as body mass index (BMI) to predict future obesity in …

The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased globally over the past three decades,
with evidence of recent leveling off in developed countries. Reduction in the, currently high …

Obesity and psychiatric disorders have high prevalence and are both considered major
health problems. Within the last decades, the rates of obesity have risen over 6%, while the …

Obesity is the result of complex interactions of multiple factors that have gradually led to
enduring changes in lifestyles, and thus, creating a global epidemic of major health …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review summarizes our current understanding of factors
associated with childhood obesity, including latest prevalence rates, effectiveness of …

The prevalence of childhood obesity continues to increase worldwide. Its presence is
associated with significant adverse effects on health including an increased propensity to …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine whether modifiable lifestyle factors
such as eating habits, physical activity, and screen-viewing time, as well as ethnicity, sex …

Childhood obesity is increasing worldwide and is a major public health concern once
children with obesity are at higher risk for several diseases and are often stigmatized …