Recent Advances in Treatment of Childhood Obesity.

Recent Advances in Treatment of Childhood Obesity.
Curr Drug Metab. 2020 Aug 17;:
Authors: Milano W, Ambrosio P, Carizzone F, Di Munzio W, De Biasio V, Capasso A
Abstract
Childhood obesity has assumed epidemic proportions and is currently one of the most widespread public health problems. Many are the factors involved in the pathogenesis of excess weight with interactions between genetic, environmental and biological factors and therefore, also the therapeutic approach must be multidisciplinary and multidimensional. In this review of the literature, we report the contiguity of childhood obesity with eating disorders and the importance of involving the family context in order to induce stable lifestyle changes, both in relation to dietary and nutritional habits, but also in increasing physical activity. Finally, among the therapeutic options, although for selected cases, pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery can be used as treatment strategies.
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Source: Current Drug Metabolism - August 16, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Milano W, Ambrosio P, Carizzone F, Di Munzio W, De Biasio V, Capasso A Tags: Curr Drug Metab Source Type: research