Childhood obesity

Abstract

Obesity is a condition of excessive body fat or adipose tissue. In children, obesity is defined as a weight ≥ 95^th percentile BMI for age while overweight or at risk for obesity is defined as a weight ≥ 85^th but < 95^th percentile BMI for age. Pediatric obesity has become a worldwide public health concern as children, leading to series health consequences. In this review, the etiology, consequences, assessment and treatment of childhood obesity are discussed.

Keywords

Obesity - pediatric - nutritional assessment