Childhood Obesity Prevention Strategies

Whole of Systems Trial of Prevention Strategies for Childhood Obesity: WHO STOPS Childhood Obesity

Background: Community-based initiatives show promise for preventing childhood obesity. They are characterized by community leaders and members working together to address complex local drivers of energy balance. Objectives: To present a protocol for a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial in ten communities in the Great South Coast Region of Victoria, Australia to test whether it is possible t...

prevention of childhood obesity

Childhood obesity: update on predisposing factors and prevention strategies.

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 diseases. In this update, we present key findings from a review of the current literature focused on potential causes and strategies for preventing childhood obesity. We highlight recent evidence regarding the role of genet...

Childhood Obesity Intervention Strategies :

With childhood obesity on the rise, schools are seeing the impact obesity has on academic progress and socialization of students. Overweight boys and girls were found to be the target of 2 bullying, negative rumors, verbal attacks, withdrawal of relationships, and loss in friendships. It was also reported that some overweight boys and girls also perpetrated physical acts of violence and bullyin...

Childhood obesity, prevalence and prevention

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed countries. Twenty five percent of children in the US are overweight and 11% are obese. Overweight and obesity in childhood are known to have significant impact on both physical and psychological health. The mechanism of obesity development is not fully understood and it is believed to be a disorder with multiple causes. Environmental fa...