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Showing 1 to 20 of 51 for “"Obesity in children"”.
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Strategies for the prevention of obesity in children
The prevalence of obesity is increasing at an unprecedented rate in the United Kingdom, in both adults and children. Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and may also lead to psychological disorders. The long-term successful treatment of obesity is a difficult goal to achieve. …
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Microbial and genetic influences on the development of obesity in children
… with date 2020-06-15 by green19@illinois.edu.
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity in children from urban and rural Niagara
Purpose: The influence of environment in the development of overweight and obesity is an ongoing concern. This investigation examined the influence of urbanization on the rates of childhood overweight and obesity. Method: 2167 (1090M, 1077F) grade four children from 75 schools in Ontario's Niagara …
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Analysis of Contributing Factors to Obesity in Children and Adolescents in Southwest Georgia
<p>Today more than 23 million U.S. children and adolescents are either obese or overweight. Hospital costs from obesity-related diseases in youth have increased from $35 million (0.43% of total hospital costs) during 1979 to 1981 to $127 million (1.79% of total costs) during 1997 to 1999. During …
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METABOLICALLY HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY OBESITY IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: DIETARY IMPLICATIONS AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUT MICROBIOTA MODULATION
… aimed to evaluate strategies for modulating gut microbiota composition in children and adolescents with metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity. Three main projects were carried out: (1) a systematic review and metanalysis on the role of dietary intervention in modulating gut …
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity in children aged 5 to 6 years exposed to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus complicated pregnancies in the Western Cape, South Africa
… Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) has been linked with later metabolic abnormalities in offspring due to subsequent overweight and obesity. In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a paucity of data on the outcomes of children exposed to GDM in utero. Aims: The primary aim of this sub-study was to …
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Development and initial validation of the family eating and activity questionnnaire
Pediatric overweight is a growing public health concern in the United States. According to the CDC approximately 17% of children are currently obese (Body Mass Index (BMI) ¡Ý 95th percentile) and the percentage of obese children has tripled since the 1970¡¯s. Both eating and physical activity …
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The effect of resistance training interventions in overweight and obese children
Childhood and adolescent obesity is a significant problem in Australia and it has reached alarming levels. While most studies have suggested that increased levels of physical activity, combined with improved nutrition can improve body composition and health of children who are obese or overweight, …
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The Butt Stops Here: The Optimal Treatment For Child and Adolescent Obesity
<p>Childhood obesity is defined as the child's BMI above the 95th percentile. Obesity in children can vary in severity ranging from at risk for overweight, to overweight, to obese. Current best practice guidelines recommend incorporating physical activity, diet, and behavioral interventions for the …
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Soft Tissue Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk, and Bone Development in Young Girls
Obesity in childhood is a major pediatric concern as excess adiposity increases the risk for developing metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes in adulthood. Far less attention has been focused on the effects of obesity during childhood on bone development. Obesity …
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Physical Activity in Elementary School Girls: Implementation and Theory-Based Evaluation of Girls on the Run
Rates of obesity in children are rising at an alarming rate, particularly among girls and ethnic minorities. Engaging in regular physical activity can help reduce this risk. Little is known about factors associated with physical activity (PA) in preadolescent populations, an age when intervention …
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Development of the Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms -- Childhood Obesity Model
… project developed a model to account for an obesity outcome in children who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and whose parents have posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) or PTSD. A literature review provided the basis for the model and covered the areas of childhood obesity, parental …
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Childhood obesity and its prevention in primary school-aged children: a focus on South Asian communities in the UK
Childhood obesity is a major global concern but there is little evidence for effective childhood obesity prevention strategies. People of South Asian origin are a specific target group for obesity prevention as they are vulnerable to cardiovascular health effects of obesity. This thesis explores …
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Socioeconomic inequalities of childhood obesity in South Africa
Obesity is a public health concern in both high- and low-middle income countries. In South Africa obesity is not only limited to adults but is also evidenced in children. In order to contribute useful insights for developing effective obesity policy and programme interventions, this study assesses …
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Examining the potential application of childhood stature in assessing adolescent overweight and obesity
Background: Increasing Overweight and Obesity (OwOb) prevalence in pediatric populations is becoming a public health concern in many countries. The purpose of this study was to determine if childhood stature components, particularly the Leg Length Index (LLI = [height - sitting height]! height), …
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Determinants of Childhood Obesity in the UK: A Systematic Literature Review
Childhood obesity represents a pressing public health concern, with implications for both immediate and long-term physical and psychosocial health outcomes. This systematic literature review focused on synthesising evidence regarding the core determinants of childhood obesity within the UK context. …
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Gender and Tanner Stage Found to Have an Effect on Children's Body Perception in Rural Pre-adolescents
<p><strong>Objectives:</strong> Determine body image perceptions among rural-residing preadolescents and examine the effects of a nutrition and physical activity intervention program on body image perception. <strong>Methods</strong>: Fifth and sixth grade students from five rural South Dakota …
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Arterial Stiffness, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents
… cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Western Societies. The pathological processes and risk factors associated with its development begin in childhood, long before clinical consequences emerge. Cardiovascular risk factors have been shown to cluster together in …
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Nutritional factors associated with obesity in adolescent females in the United Arab Emirates
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is increasing rapidly in developed and developing countries. This study was conducted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to ascertain the extent and the nature of this problem. The UAE has undergone a rapid change in socio-economic …
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Evaluation of a Participant Co-designed Lifestyle Change Program for Youth
Introduction: Increasing obesity in children leads to an increase in the risk of Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Therefore, it is important to promote healthier lifestyles in youths and encourage their caregivers(s) to provide a healthy lifestyle environment. The PowerHouse program focuses on improving food …
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