Obesity in children and adolescents: Overview of the diagnosis and management

Abstract

Abstract Childhood obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges globally. It is associated with various adverse health consequences throughout life. Prevention and early intervention represent the most reasonable and cost‐effective approaches. Considerable progress has been achieved in the management of obesity in children and adolescents; yet, implementation in the real world remains a challenge. This article aimed to present an overview of the diagnosis and management of obesity in children and adolescents.

Keywords

• adolescent
• children
• diagnosis
• management
• obesity