Management of Childhood Obesity and Overweight in Primary Care Visits: Gaps Between Recommended Care and Typical Practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiying Guo ◽  
Melissa Pavek ◽  
Katie Loth
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Recommended Care ◽  
Obesity And Overweight

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Childhood Obesity Prevention in Pediatric Primary Care

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (9) ◽  
pp. A37
Author(s):  
P. Reichert-Anderson ◽  
N. Copperman ◽  
P. Yang ◽  
C. Yang ◽  
R.J. Schneyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Pediatric Primary Care ◽  
Childhood Obesity Prevention

The “Great Wave”: Childhood Obesity and Overweight

2021 ◽  
Vol 242 ◽  
pp. 174-175
Author(s):  
N. Boutrid ◽  
M. Amrane ◽  
H. Rahmoune
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Obesity And Overweight

scholarly journals “Childhood Obesity its Factors, Complications and Impact on Overall Health in Children”

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Asma Saghir Khan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Family Influences ◽  
Childhood Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Obesity And Overweight

Childhood, overweight and obesity are increasingly significant problems, and ones that are likely to endure and to have long term adverse influences on the health of individuals and populations unless action is taken to reverse the trend. A number of factors have been suggested as contributing to the development of childhood obesity. These include genetic factors, decreasing levels of physical activity, increased time spent in sedentary behavior and changes in diet. In addition, lifestyle factors, including family influences, changes in society and media advertising, have been associated with the increasing incidence of obesity and overweight in childhood. To address the problem, health care professionals should incorporate appropriate screening in their child practice. Comprehensive assessment of children who are, or who are at risk of becoming, obese is also necessary

scholarly journals Media Exposure as Predictor of Childhood Obesity in Children Aged 7-12 Years in Gurgaon

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kavita Bhatnagar ◽  
Dr. Roopali Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Media Exposure ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Obesity And Overweight

Childhood obesity is a serious health condition, where kids weigh above the normal weight for their age. This sets an early stage for diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and various other ailments that are actually related to adulthood. While the problem is global, it is relatively newer in Indian population but unfortunately; it is growing at a rapid rate. Increased consumption of fast food, sugar laden fizzy drinks, lack of physical activity and largely sedentary lifestyle comprising of watching television, playing video or computer games, playing on mobile phones and tablets due to the changing urban lifestyle are the major causes of childhood obesity.200 children aged 7-12 years attending a Public School in Gurgaon, participated in the study. Weight and height were measured and the BMI was calculated. Media exposure was assessed by a questionnaire designed especially for the study. Among all participants, a large number of children were found to be obese and overweight. Prevalence of obesity and overweight was higher in boys than girls. A large number of children had a screen time of more than five hours per day and several watched Television while eating, many children had TV in their bed rooms, most had Internet access and nearly everyone played video games daily. Easy accessibility of TV, smart phones and Internet has a strong relationship with childhood obesity and overweight.

scholarly journals Obesity and overweight matters in primary care.

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 571-571
Author(s):  
Jose Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Obesity And Overweight
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document