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.


Más del 70% de niños con obesidad la mantienen en la edad adulta
By Dra. Itziar Martín
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Nuestro estilo de vida está provocando una tendencia al alza de sobrepeso y obesidad infantil. Conoce sus causas y cómo evitar sus consecuencias de mano de la experta pediatra Dra. Itziar Martín. See more


¿Es la obesidad infantil un problema en España?
By Dra. Cristina Royo Bolea
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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

70 millones de niños podrían padecer obesidad en los próximos años
By Dra. Carina Gimeno Uribes
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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


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By Dr. Marcelo Eduardo Ninci
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En este artículo, el Dr. Marcelo Eduardo Ninci, especialista en Medicina Interna, explica cuáles son los fármacos aprobados como tratamiento para la obesidad infantojuvenil y si la cirugía bariática es una solución. See more
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