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Journal of Pediatric Biochemistry 2013; 03(01): 005-012
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1586424
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1586424
Review Article
Childhood obesity
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Publication History
05 February 2013
05 February 2013
Publication Date:
01 August 2016 (online)
Abstract
Obesity is a condition of excessive body fat or adipose tissue. In children, obesity is defined as a weight ≥ 95th percentile BMI for age while overweight or at risk for obesity is defined as a weight ≥ 85th but < 95th 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.