Combating childhood obesity

obesity in childhood

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ABC of obesity. Childhood obesity.

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Childhood obesity.

Obesity has become a pandemic, with more than a billion people affected worldwide (1). Over the past 30 yr, the frequency of overweight children, defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than the 85th percentile for age and sex, has tripled (2). More than 30% of children in the United States are overweight or obese (BMI 95th percentile) (3). Data from the International Obesity Task Force indi...

prevention of childhood obesity

Is Childhood Obesity Associated with Iron Deficiency Anemia?

Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing and many countries are struggling with its high rate and serious complications. As a result of distinct diet in obese children, they may be susceptible to nutritional deficiencies in particular, iron deficiency. This study aimed to examine the relationship between obesity and iron indices. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 206 element...