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Critical phases for the development of overweight Furthermore it can be distinguished whether the overweight occurred early (“child-houd-onset obesity“) or late (“maturity/adult-onset obesity”). Basically, three critical phases can be identified in the development of childhood obesity: First year of life Between five and seven years (“adiposity rebound”) Puberty/Youth Age Medical consequences and health effects Overweight … Critical phases for the development of overweight | Overweight in children

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in overweight among children and adolescents. Overweight is the most common nutritional disorder among children in industrialized countries. Studies of primary school children in grades 1- 4 showed a rate of 12 percent of severely overweight children. According to the results of the MONICA project of … Overweight in children

When is overweight? Obesity is defined by an excessive increase in fatty tissue. It occurs when the body weight is above the age and sex norms. Every therapy must be preceded by a medical diagnosis and assessment of body weight. With the help of BMI (Body Mass Index) and the so-called weight percentiles, a distinction … When is overweight? | Overweight in children

Endocrine causes Endocrine (endocrine system) causes include in particular Cushing’s syndrome (including full moon face, truncal obesity) with disturbed function of the adrenal cortex. An increased cortisol production is present. This can be congenital or acquired. Drugs (for example, long-term use of cortisone preparations) can trigger Cushing’s syndrome. Other endocrine causes could be hypothyroidism or … Endocrine causes | Overweight in children

Biological factors/energy balance So far it could not be clarified clearly whether normal-weight children differ from the overweight children in the energy utilization related to the basal metabolic rate. So far available studies are concerned with already overweight children and do not permit conclusions on the development of overweight. Stress and emotional state Eating is … Biological factors/energy balance | Overweight in children

Eating behavior and eating habits Eating habits, created by the role model function of parents and family, are shaped by habits. Not chewing properly, eating on the side, eating hastily, not enjoying food, eating standing up, eating while watching TV, Energy supply Obesity is based on the fact that either too much energy is supplied … Eating behavior and eating habits | Overweight in children