The Offspring of Parents Undergoing a Weight Loss Surgery: A Systematic Review

The offspring of parents with obesity are at an increased risk of developing this condition themselves due to genetic and environmental factors. One subgroup that may be at particularly high risk of developing obesity is the offspring of parents who have undergone weight loss surgery (PWLS). To date, little research has focused on these offspring or their parents. This systematic review addresses this gap by integrating available literature and assessing the quality of the evidence. To be included, studies were required to have researched characteristics of the offspring of PWLS or parental feeding practices within this population.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - March 4, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Caroline E. Dickens, Debra L. Safer, Cristin D. Runfola, Elise L. Gibbs, Hannah Welch, Shiri Sadeh-Sharvit Tags: Review articles Source Type: research