Review
Pediatrics
Ye Hong, Rahim Ullah, Jian-Bing Wang, Jun-Fen Fu
Summary: In recent decades, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Chinese children. This review examines the trends in overweight and obesity and analyzes the underlying reasons, aiming to provide evidence for improved policy making.
WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yaru Guo, Xiaojian Yin, Yi Sun, Ting Zhang, Ming Li, Feng Zhang, Yuan Liu, Jianyi Xu, Dandan Pei, Tianlong Huang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the impact of environmental factors such as latitude, altitude, family socioeconomic status (SES), and level of urbanization on overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. The prevalence of overweight and obesity decreased with age, and latitude, altitude, family SES, income, and urbanization level were positively correlated with overweight and obesity while altitude showed a negative correlation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wen-Wen Bao, Bo-Yi Yang, Zhi-Yong Zou, Jun Ma, Jin Jing, Hai-Jun Wang, Jia-You Luo, Xin Zhang, Chun-Yan Luo, Hong Wang, Hai-Ping Zhao, De-Hong Pan, Zhao-Huan Gui, Jing-Shu Zhang, Yu-Ming Guo, Ying-Hua Ma, Guang-Hui Dong, Ya-Jun Chen
Summary: Studies have shown that higher levels of school-based greenness are associated with lower levels of adiposity in children and adolescents, as well as lower odds of overweight and obesity. The presence of ambient air pollutants may partially mediate the relationship between greenness and adiposity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiaotong Wang, Tongtong He, Suhua Xu, Hailin Li, Miao Wu, Zongyu Lin, Fenglian Huang, Yanna Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the association between soy food intake and the risks of obesity and hypertension in Chinese children and adolescents. The findings showed a significant association between high soy food intake and a lower prevalence of hypertension, but a greater prevalence of obesity.
Letter
Pediatrics
James T. Nugent, Yuan Lu, Yanhong Deng, Mona Sharifi, Jason H. Greenberg
Summary: This cross-sectional study investigates the occurrence of hypertension in children and adolescents with different birth weights - low, very low, normal, or high.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yan Zou, Lichun Huang, Dong Zhao, Mengjie He, Dan Han, Danting Su, Ronghua Zhang
Summary: Children and adolescents with overweight/obesity have a higher intake of carbohydrates, especially from the food group of cereals, tubers, and beans. Snacks play a significant role in the high intake of the food group of cereals, tubers, and beans among children and adolescents with overweight/obesity.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Malgorzata Wojcik, Agnieszka Koziol-Kozakowska
Summary: The relationship between obesity, arterial hypertension, and excessive salt intake has long been known, but the specific mechanism remains unclear. Recent studies indicate that obese children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the development of salt-sensitive arterial hypertension. Specific dietary recommendations should be developed for overweight and obese patients.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cosimo Giannini, Concetta Mastromauro, Serena Scapaticci, Cristina Gentile, Francesco Chiarelli
Summary: Bile acids are important molecules involved in digestion and also act as key regulators of metabolism and inflammation. Recent studies have shown that bile acids play a crucial role in glucose, lipid, and energy metabolism. The close relationship between bile acids and metabolic disorders suggests their potential as therapeutic targets for metabolic diseases.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiao Hu, Hongru Jiang, Huijun Wang, Bing Zhang, Jiguo Zhang, Xiaofang Jia, Liusen Wang, Zhihong Wang, Gangqiang Ding
Summary: This study found a high prevalence of intraindividual double burden of malnutrition (DBM) and dietary micronutrient deficiency among Chinese children and adolescents, with a significant portion of the subjects experiencing overweight/obesity and inadequate intake of micronutrients from their diet.
Review
Pediatrics
Vaman Khadilkar, Nikhil Shah
Summary: Childhood overweight and obesity in Indian children and adolescents is a growing epidemic that requires evaluation and identification to prevent long-term complications. Anthropometric assessment and appropriate growth charts are important tools to identify obesity-related risks. Comorbidities associated with childhood obesity should be screened and managed to prevent long-term cardiometabolic risks.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Dan Wang, Ke Huang, Erica Schulte, Wanying Zhou, Huiwen Li, Yuzheng Hu, Junfen Fu
Summary: This study investigates the association between food addiction and weight status in children and adolescents using the Chinese version of the Yale Food Addiction Scale. The results show a positive correlation between food addiction and weight status, especially in participants with higher body mass index and abdominal obesity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Magaly Aceves-Martins, Lizet Lopez-Cruz, Marcela Garcia-Botello, Yareni Yunuen Gutierrez-Gomez, Carlos Francisco Moreno-Garcia
Summary: This study aimed to review interventions for treating obesity in Mexican children and adolescents. The results showed that a multicomponent, multidisciplinary, and individualized intervention involving dietary modifications, physical activity practice, behavioral strategies, and active parental involvement could be effective in treating childhood obesity in Mexico. However, more long-term studies are needed to establish an integrated and sustainable care model.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Elin E. Kimland, Elin Dahlen, Jari Martikainen, Jimmy Celind, Jenny M. Kindblom
Summary: The prescription of melatonin to children and adolescents has significantly increased in Sweden and internationally over the past decade. A study was conducted to evaluate the prescribed melatonin dosage in relation to body weight and age in children. The results showed that similar maximum doses were prescribed to individuals with different weight categories and age groups. Age and weight had a marginal impact on the maximum dose, but had a substantial influence on the maximum dose per kg of body weight. This resulted in significant differences in prescribed dose per kg of body weight across BMI and age distribution.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Annica Franziska Doersam, Alisa Weiland, Helene Sauer, Katrin Elisabeth Giel, Nanette Stroebele-Benschop, Stephan Zipfel, Paul Enck, Isabelle Mack
Summary: The influence of dishware on portion size perception in children and adolescents is inconclusive. This study found that there were no substantial differences in the intuitive evaluation of portion sizes between children and adolescents with obesity and a normal weight. However, during the cognitive evaluation, those with obesity estimated the amount of water in the glasses more correctly compared to those with a normal weight, while they estimated the food amount in the bowls and plates less accurately.
Review
Pediatrics
Medha Mittal, Vandana Jain
Summary: Childhood overweight/obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions and is associated with long-term complications into adulthood. The key to management is holistic lifestyle modification implemented by the whole family, including dietary changes, regular physical activity, and behavioral changes. Regular follow-up and maintaining motivation of both the child and family yield positive outcomes.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)