The prevalence of child and adolescent obesity has plateaued at high levels in most high-
income countries and is increasing in many low-income and middle-income countries …

Obesity is a complex condition that interweaves biological, developmental, environmental,
behavioral, and genetic factors; it is a significant public health problem. The most common …

Obesity, eating disorders and unhealthy dieting practices among children and adolescents
are alarming health concerns due to their high prevalence and adverse effects on physical …

Childhood obesity is, according to the WHO, one of the most serious challenges of the 21st
century. More than 100 million children have obesity today. Already during childhood …

Background Severe obesity in adolescents has a profound impact on current and future
health. Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasingly used in adolescents …

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

Severe obesity in adolescence negatively impacts upon health and wellbeing. Lifestyle
modifications do not usually achieve a sufficient degree or durability of weight loss to …

Abstract Purpose of Review The prevalence of obesity is increasing in all age groups.
Following its success in adults, and with limited success using conservative therapies …

Background Several studies have investigated if bariatric surgery candidates with binge
eating disorder (BED) are at risk for suboptimal postoperative weight loss. The aim of this …

Objective This review synthesizes literature on changes in binge eating (BE) and loss of
control eating (LOC) following weight loss and the association between BE/LOC and weight …