Obesity is a disorder of the weight of a person is above what is considered healthy based on their height. Today, childhood obesity is a problem that affects a large number of developed countries where the number of children and adolescents who are overweight is rising alarmingly. Obese children may have serious health problems in adulthood, and heart disease, diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, etc. In addition to the physical consequences, childhood obesity can also involve psychological problems such as low self-esteem, depression or feelings of inferiority, which prevent the child to interact with others and limit their social relationships. Sometimes the weight problem may be caused by a disease or an imbalance of hormones, but more often it is by a poor diet, hence the importance of instilling healthy habits to children.
Childhood Obesity
Obesity is a disorder of the weight of a person is above what is considered healthy based on their height. Today, childhood obesity is a problem that affects a large number of developed countries where the number of children and adolescents who are overweight is rising alarmingly. Obese children may have serious health problems in adulthood, and heart disease, diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, etc. In addition to the physical consequences, childhood obesity can also involve psychological problems such as low self-esteem, depression or feelings of inferiority, which prevent the child to interact with others and limit their social relationships. Sometimes the weight problem may be caused by a disease or an imbalance of hormones, but more often it is by a poor diet, hence the importance of instilling healthy habits to children.
Warning signs of child and adolescent obesity
By Dr. Luis Almagro López
2024-04-27
Overweight and obesity affects one in three children in Spain. Dr. Almagro Lopez, a specialist in Nutrition and Dietetics, indicates which are the main signs to detect if a child or adolescent is starting to be overweight and how to help overcome it. See more
¿Es la obesidad infantil un problema en España?
By Dra. Cristina Royo Bolea
2024-04-26
En España ha habido un importante incremento de la obesidad infantil en los últimos años. Algunas publicaciones concluyen que la prevalencia actual del sobrepeso y la obesidad infantil y juvenil en España pueden alcanzar hasta un 40%. La Dra. Cristina Royo Bolea explica las causas. See more
¿Qué tratamientos son los más saludables para la obesidad infantojuvenil?
By Dr. Marcelo Eduardo Ninci
2024-04-25
En este artículo, el Dr. Marcelo Eduardo, especialista en Medicina Familiar, explica cuáles son los tratamientos más saludables para solucionar la obesidad infantojuvenil. See more
70 millones de niños podrían padecer obesidad en los próximos años
By Dra. Carina Gimeno Uribes
2024-04-25
El sobrepeso y la obesidad son una epidemia que afecta en España al 39% de los niños y en el mundo a 42 millones. Según datos de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) se espera que la obesidad infantil se multiplique en los próximos años hasta llegar a los 70 millones. See more
Experts in Childhood Obesity
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Dr. Roque Cardona Hernández
Pediatric endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismExpert in:
- Diabetes
- Pathology of puberty
- Childhood Obesity
- Child development
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Dra. Teresa Martínez Ramonde
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismExpert in:
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Diet
- Obesity
- Childhood Obesity
- Thyroid disorders
- Insulin pumps
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Dra. Marta Ramón Krauel
Pediatric endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismExpert in:
- Childhood Obesity
- Growth Hormone
- Pathology of puberty
- Development generalized disorder
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Dra. Encarnación Pilar Valdés Morillo
PediatricsExpert in:
- Vaccines
- Childhood Obesity
- Infectious diseases
- Diarrhea
- Pediatric Allergy
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Dr. Francisco Moreno Baró
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismExpert in:
- Obesity
- Childhood Obesity
- Diabetes
- Eating Disorders
- diet therapy
- Cholesterol
- See all
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