While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight. Childhood obesity reflects our modern environment of ultra-processed foods, ...

Obesity in childhood is a growing concern in the United States and beyond. While lifestyle factors are responsible for most cases of weight gain in children, hormone-related conditions may also be a ...

“Today, more than 1 in 5 young people (20.7%) live with overweight or obesity, and in Brazil, there are already about 17 million children and adolescents in this condition,” said the expert.

While there are no specific symptoms of childhood obesity, doctors define obesity by body mass index (BMI) according to the weight and height of a person. Childhood obesity can put a child at risk of ...

While parents and caregivers play a role in shaping children’s eating patterns, this does not mean they are responsible for childhood obesity. Various factors contribute to obesity, many of which are ...

New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) shows that living with obesity in childhood is associated with lower future levels of education ...

In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 that approximately one in five children and adolescents met the clinical ...

Childhood obesity prevention and nutrition education encompass a spectrum of strategies aimed at reducing excess weight gain and promoting healthier dietary patterns from an early age. Effective ...

Prenatal and early-life factors significantly influence childhood obesity trajectories, highlighting the need for early interventions to promote healthy growth. The study assessed prenatal exposure to ...

Childhood obesity imposes substantial burdens on health systems and societies, prompting rigorous economic evaluation of prevention and management interventions. Cost-effectiveness analyses compare ...

New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) highlights the need to support women and their families with overweight or obesity to optimise their health and ...

The Mediterranean diet is rich in whole foods and healthy fats, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, fish, and olive oil. It has numerous health benefits largely centered around heart ...