Misalignment among adolescents living with obesity, caregivers, and healthcare professionals: ACTION Teens global survey study

Review Food Science & Technology

Association between overweight/obesity with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Maedeh Moradi et al.

Summary: Childhood and Adolescent overweight and obesity are associated with psychological problems, particularly with increased risk of low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION (2022)

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Article Pediatrics

Perceptions of Weight Management: Interviews with Adolescents with Severe Obesity and Their Mothers

Karyn J. Roberts et al.

Summary: This study explored perceptions of weight management behaviors among adolescents and mothers, revealing collaborative or conflicting perspectives. Adolescent-mother dyads generally responded together to success and challenges. Sustaining healthy habits was difficult for both parties.

CHILDHOOD OBESITY (2022)

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Review Endocrinology & Metabolism

Underestimation of overweight weight status in children and adolescents aged 0-19 years: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abrar Alshahrani et al.

Summary: This review explored the prevalence of underestimation of child overweight status among parents, children, and healthcare professionals. Factors such as child's age, gender, BMI, parental weight status were associated with underestimation. Results confirm the need for improved communication to facilitate the recognition and management of children's overweight status.

OBESITY SCIENCE & PRACTICE (2021)

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Article Pediatrics

Los equipos de pediatria ante la obesidad infantil: un estudio cualitativo dentro del proyecto STOP

Emma Argelich et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess the attitudes and feelings of paediatric staff in addressing overweight and childhood obesity to parents, exploring perceived barriers and facilitators. Results showed that paediatric staff know how to treat childhood obesity, but require training on motivation. Effectiveness in treating childhood obesity can be achieved after parents/carers recognize the issue and establish trust with paediatric staff.

ANALES DE PEDIATRIA (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Caregivers' perceptions, challenges and service needs related to tackling childhood overweight and obesity: a qualitative study in three districts of Shanghai, China

Yanting Wu et al.

Summary: Caregivers in Shanghai tend to underestimate children's weight status and view chubby children as a sign of good parental care. Challenges to preventing childhood overweight and obesity include difficulty controlling children's diet and increasing physical activity, discordant views between parents and grandparents, and barriers to accessing professional guidance. More detailed advice on nutrition intake and physical activity for children is desired, with a preference for online approaches such as mobile phone applications and social media.

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Endocrinology & Metabolism

Parental Perceptions of Children's Weight Status in 22 Countries: The WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative: COSI 2015/2017

Ximena Ramos Salas et al.

Summary: This study found that parents tend to underestimate their child's weight status, especially for children with overweight or obesity. Predictors of parental underestimation of children's weight include the child's gender, parents' educational level, father being asked rather than the mother, and the family living in rural areas.

OBESITY FACTS (2021)

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Review Endocrinology & Metabolism