Journal articles: 'Obesity Adolescent'

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Yoon, Heun Keung, Gwang Suk Kim, and Suhee Kim. "Parental Factors Associated with Obesity in Korean Adolescents." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 14 (July 16, 2020): 5126. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17145126.

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Parental characteristics can influence adolescent obesity. However, the influence of parental characteristics on obesity may differ depending on the adolescent’s sex. This study evaluated parental characteristics that were associated with obesity in male and female adolescents. This study involved the secondary data analysis of cross-sectional survey data that were collected from June to September 2015. The study subjects included 1621 eighth-grade students. The study variables included sex, age, body mass index, household income, parental weight, parental perceptions of the child’s body, parental lifestyle, and parental social support for healthy eating and physical activity. The association between parental factors and adolescent obesity was analyzed via logistic regression analysis for each sex. Among male students, the fathers’ and mothers’ overweight status, fathers’ underestimation and overestimation of male adolescent weight, mothers’ dietary habits, and the mothers’ physical activity level were identified as obesity-associated factors. Among female students, the mothers’ overweight status, underestimation of female adolescent weight by fathers, dietary habits, and the physical activity level of fathers were significantly associated with adolescent obesity. The mothers’ overweight status and the underestimation of weight by fathers were strongly associated with obesity in male and female adolescents. Parental involvement in obesity-intervention programs could help prevent adolescent obesity.

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Pertiwi, Vita, Balgis Balgis, and Yusuf Ari Mashuri. "The influence of body image and gender in adolescent obesity." Health Science Journal of Indonesia 11, no. 1 (June 29, 2020): 22–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.22435/hsji.v11i1.3068.

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Latar Belakang: Body image adalah persepsi penampilan fisik diri sendiri. Mispersepsi berat badan pada remaja dapat menyebabkan rasa ketidakpuasan terhadap tubuh dan obesitas pada remaja. Jenis kelamin juga berperan dalam obesitas remaja dan body image. Remaja yang obes memiliki risiko penyakit tidak menular lebih besar dibandingkan remaja dengan berat badan normal. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh body image dan jenis kelamin pada obesitas di remaja. Metode: Desain penelitian ini adalah observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan November 2019 di SMK Negeri 9 Surakarta. Jumlah subjek dari penelitian ini sebanyak 57 siswa yang dipilih dengan cara two stage sampling. Body image dan obesitas dinilai melalui kuesioner MBSRQ-AS, Grafik IMT berdasarkan usia dan lingkar pinggang. Data yang telah terkumpul diolah dengan independent T-test, fisher exact test, uji regresi logistik dengan nilai signifikansi p <0,05. Hasil: Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan dalam skor body image antara kelompok obesitas dan non obesitas (p = 0,006) dan rata - rata skor laki-laki lebih tinggi dibandingkan perempuan. Selain itu, laki – laki memiliki skor lebih tinggi dalam setiap aspek body image dibandingkan perempuan. Hubungan signifikan juga ditemukan antara body image dan obesitas (p = 0,045), dan jenis kelamin dengan obesitas (p = 0,009). Kesimpulan: Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara citra tubuh dan jenis kelamin dengan obesitas pada remaja dan skor citra tubuh berbeda secara signifikan antara kelompok obesitas dan non obesitas dan antara siswa pria dan wanita. Kata kunci: body image,obesitas, jenis kelamin, remaja Abstract Background: Body image is a perception of our physical appearance. Weight misperception in adolescent lead to body dissatisfaction and obesity in adolescent. Gender also plays a role in adolescent obesity and body image. Obese adolescents have greater risk of non-communicable diseases than adolescents with normal weight. therefore, this research aims to discover body image and gender influence on adolescent obesity. Method: This study is an observational design with cross sectional approach. The study was conducted in November 2019 at SMK Negeri 9 Surakarta. The subjects were 57 sophomore that were chosen randomly with simple random sampling. Body image and obesity were measured using MBSRQ-AS questionnaire, BMI for Age Charts and waist circumference. Data was processed by independent T-test, fisher exact test, logistic regression test with significance value p <0.05. Results : There is a significant difference in body image scores between obese and non obese group (p = 0.006) and male students scored higher in every aspect of body image than female students. A significant relationship was found between body image and obesity (p=0,045), and gender with obesity (p = 0.009). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between body image and gender with obesity in adolescents and body image scores differ significantly between obese and non obese group and between male and female students. Keywords: body image, obesity, gender, adolescents

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Sousa, Alicia M. "Adolescent Obesity." AJN, American Journal of Nursing 113, no. 5 (May 2013): 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.naj.0000430216.74541.fd.

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Gillen-McKay, Christine, and Michael Grocki. "Adolescent Obesity." AJN, American Journal of Nursing 113, no. 5 (May 2013): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.naj.0000430217.82164.87.

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Dougherty, Deidre. "Adolescent Obesity." AJN, American Journal of Nursing 113, no. 6 (June 2013): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.naj.0000431249.15558.69.

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Wishon, Phillip M. "Adolescent Obesity." International Journal of Adolescence and Youth 2, no. 1 (January 1989): 43–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02673843.1989.9747659.

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Marteleto, Letícia J., Molly Dondero, Jennifer Van Hook, Luiz C. D. Gama, and Rachel Donnelly. "Intersections of Adolescent Well-Being: School, Work, and Weight Status in Brazil." Journal of Health and Social Behavior 62, no. 1 (January 28, 2021): 69–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022146520985540.

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Socioeconomic and health disadvantages can emerge early in the life course, making adolescence a key period to examine the association between socioeconomic status and health. Past research on obesity in adolescence has focused on family measures of socioeconomic status, overlooking the role of individual-level nascent indicators of socioeconomic disadvantage. Using measured height and weight from nationally representative data from Brazil, we estimate sibling fixed effects models to examine the independent effects of nascent socioeconomic characteristics—school enrollment and work status—on adolescent overweight and obesity, accounting for unobserved genetic and environmental factors shared by siblings. Results show that school enrollment is associated with lower odds of overweight and obesity. Working is not significantly associated with overweight/obesity risk. However, adolescents not enrolled but working face the highest risk of overweight/obesity. Findings suggest that adolescents face added layers of disadvantage from being out of school, with important implications for the accumulation of health disadvantages.

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Nesbit, Kathryn C., Thubi A. Kolobe, Sandra H. Arnold, Susan B. Sisson, and Michael P. Anderson. "Proximal and Distal Environmental Correlates of Adolescent Obesity." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 11, no. 6 (August 2014): 1179–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2012-0245.

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Background:The purpose of this study was to determine how proximal (home) and distal (neighborhood) environmental characteristics interact to influence obesity in early and middle adolescents.Methods:This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study using the 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health (NCSH). Participants were 39,542 children ages 11 to 17 years. Logistic regressions were used to examine the relationship between adolescent obesity and environmental factors, the relative strength of these factors, and the influence of age and gender.Results:Proximal environmental factors were stronger correlates of adolescent obesity than distal environmental factors. Sedentary behavior related to TV watching time at home was the strongest correlate of adolescent obesity overall (OR 1.13, 95% CI 1.11–1.15). Parks and playgrounds (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.08–0.92), as well as recreation centers (OR 0.91, 95% CI 0.85–0.97) were significant distal environmental factor correlates. Girls and middle adolescents were at less risk for obesity than boys and early adolescents (OR 0.51, 95% CI 0.68–0.82; OR 0.75, 95% CI 0.68–0.96).Conclusion:The results of this study reveal the importance of proximal environmental characteristics on adolescent obesity relative to distal environmental characteristics. Obesity intervention strategies for adolescents should target sedentary behavior and opportunities for physical activity with a focus on early adolescents and boys.

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Elkhodary, Heba M., and Deema J. Farsi. "The Association Between Physical Activity and Obesity among School Children and Adolescents in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia." Journal of King Abdulaziz University - Medical Sciences 24, no. 3 (September 30, 2017): 13–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4197/med.24-3.2.

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Obesity affects children’s physical and psychological well-being. In this study we investigated the associations of obesity with physical activity, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle among Saudi children and adolescents. A stratified sample of 729 school children and 794 adolescent students was recruited. Waist circumference and body mass index were used to categorize the participants as obese and non-obese, and a structured mixed questionnaire was used to collect socioeconomic, physical activity, and lifestyle data. The results revealed that obese adolescent males (33.5%) were significantly more common than obese adolescent females (13.6%, P < 0.001). Body mass index-based and waist circumference-based obesity was significantly more common in private schools compared to public schools among school children and adolescents (P = 0.013 and P = 0.002, respectively). Student obesity was associated with higher parental education, especially among the school children (P = 0.006). Among adolescents, obesity was strongly associated with family income (P = 0.002) and time spent watching television (P = 0.004). Non-obese children and adolescents were considered subjectively more active than their obese counterparts (P < 0.001 and P = 0.011, respectively). In conclusion, obesity was common among school children and adolescents, and was associated with private schooling, adolescent male sex, parental education, and family income. Physical inactivity and time spent watching television were important risk factors for obesity among Saudi school children and adolescents.

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Tabatabaeizadeh, Seyed-Amir. "Composition of the Gut Microbiome in Adolescent Girls With Overweight and Obesity." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (June 2021): 1250. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab055_060.

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Abstract Objectives The animal and human studies suggest that obesity can change the gut microbiome. However, a few studies evaluate these in adolescents. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the composition of the gut microbiome in adolescent girls with overweight and obesity. Methods Weight of adolescents has assessed with WHO growth charts for girls 2–18 years. DNA extraction has done for 50 stool samples of adolescent girls and TaqMan real-time PCR assays was used for the quantitation of gut microbiome in the feces. Results In adolescent girls with overweight and obesity Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes were 63% and 61% lower when compared with participants with normal weight. There was not a significant difference for Bifidobacterium in two groups of adolescents. Furthermore, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus were 72% and 88% lower in overweight and obese adolescents. Conclusions These results suggest that obesity and overweight can change the composition of the gut microbiome in adolescents. Changes in Enterococcus, Lactobacillus, Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes might be important factors for adolescent obesity and further clinical trials need to clarify this complex relationship. Funding Sources Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.

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ten Hoor, Gill A., Guy Plasqui, Annemie M. W. J. Schols, and Gerjo Kok. "Combating adolescent obesity." Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care 17, no. 6 (November 2014): 521–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/mco.0000000000000099.

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Komshilova, K. A., and F. Kh Dzgoeva. "Effect of lifestyle modifications for a complicated adolescent obesity." Obesity and metabolism 9, no. 1 (March 15, 2012): 43–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.14341/2071-8713-5055.

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Currently, obesity has taken epidemic proportions, including adolescents. The important components of contemporary therapy of obesity in adolescents are: motivational training, modification of behavioral habits and the adolescent involvement in treatment, the effectiveness of which is demonstrated by this clinical case presentation.

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Godoy-Matos, Amélio F. De, Erika Paniago Guedes, Luciana Lopes de Souza, and Mariana Farage Martins. "Management of obesity in adolescents: state of art." Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia 53, no. 2 (March 2009): 252–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0004-27302009000200017.

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Increasing prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents might represent an emerging public health issue. Pathogenesis of obesity is multifactorial and involves a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Adolescent obesity has been seen as a cosmetic problem only; nevertheless, a significant increase in cardiovascular risk, probably due to obesity-related metabolic disarrangement has been observed. Consequently, discussion on strategies for treating childhood and adolescent obesity has been promoted worldwide. The proposed treatment triad is life style modification, pharmacological, and surgical treatment. Although lacking definitive data, drug therapy has emerged as an efficacious tool, at least in adolescent obesity. Therefore, sibutramine and orlistat may be good therapeutic options when life style modifications alone do not work.

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Grassi, Danielle, Cassidy Forsyth, Masaru Teramoto, and Krista Rompolski. "Efficacy of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Pharmacotherapy on Adolescent Obesity." Journal of Student Research 6, no. 1 (May 23, 2017): 52–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.47611/jsr.v6i1.263.

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Adolescent obesity is an urgent health issue in the U.S., and is a precursor to many physiological and psychological conditions. There are different treatment options for adolescent obesity, and it is important for the general public to understand the benefits and risks associated with the particular treatments. This paper focuses on two treatment options for adolescent obesity, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT; type of psychological therapy) and Orlistat (medication for obesity), and discusses the effectiveness of each treatment for adolescent obesity. CBT focuses on the behaviors that are associated with the development and maintenance of obesity, while Orlistat targets the physiologic mechanisms of obesity. It appears that while both treatments may be effective for obesity, in general, CBT could help adolescents make lifestyle changes that are more beneficial in long-term mental and physical health. Additionally, when CBT is combined with Orlistat to initiate weight loss, which is then maintained by CBT alone, it could have the greater treatment effects.

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Sukaisi, Sukaisi. "GLUCOSE LEVELS AND MENSTRUAL CYCLE ASSOCIATED WITH ADOLESCENT OBESITY." Jurnal Ilmiah PANNMED (Pharmacist, Analyst, Nurse, Nutrition, Midwivery, Environment, Dentist) 15, no. 3 (December 31, 2020): 458–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.36911/pannmed.v15i3.814.

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One of the factors causing menstrual cycle disorders was obesity. The incidence of obesity in children has increased significantly in the last three decades. Obesity in women was associated with menstrual disorders and decreased fertility in adolescence and reproductive years. Irregular menstrual cycles indicated a metabolic disorder characterized by glucose levels exceeding normal. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between glucose levels and the menstrual cycle in obese adolescents. This study was an analytical study with a chi-square approach, conducted on 52 obese adolescents with a BMI> 30 in 12th grade of SMAN 6, aged 17-18 years, who were healthy and have no history of disease and drug consumption. Sampling of fasting glucose levels used a digital tool called Easy Touch, measuring the menstrual cycle using a questionnaire, regular menstruation when the interval is 22-35 days, irregular <22 and> 35 days. Statistical test with the Fisher Test. Obese adolescents obtained normal glucose levels of 88.5%, menstrual cycles were generally not normal (61.5%) and found a significant relationship between glucose levels and the menstrual cycle with a value of p <0.026. Obesity was associated with glucose levels and menstrual cycle irregularities. It was necessary to monitor glucose levels and menstrual cycles as early as possible regarding future adolescent reproduction.

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Karina S, Else, Nuryanto Nuryanto, and Aryu Candra Kusumastuti. "HUBUNGAN OBESITAS SENTRAL DENGAN SIKLUS MENSTRUASI DAN DYSMENORRHEA PRIMER PADA REMAJA." Journal of Nutrition College 6, no. 4 (November 22, 2017): 319. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/jnc.v6i4.18669.

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Background: Irregular menstrual cycle and primary Dysmenorrhea are menstrual disorder which woman can sustain. These can be occur because nutritional status especially obesity. Central obesity increase in adolescent which describe high body fat mass. High percentage of body fat mass in central obese patients can lead to hormonal dysfuntion and causing abnormal menstrual cycles and primary Dysmenorrhea. Objective: To analyze the association of central obesity with menstrual cycle and primary dysmenorrhea in adolescentsMethods : this study used Cross sectional design with 73 subject central obesity and 73 normal adolescent based on waist circumference. Anthropometric measurements include height, weight and waist circumference. Physical activity assessed by GPAQ physical activity questionnaire, family history Dysmenorrhea, menstrual cycle and primary Dysmenorrhea were assessed by questionnaire. Data were analyzed by Chi Square test.Results: There were 23 adolescents or 31.5% of central obesity group have abnormal menstrual cycle whereas in normal group there were 10 adolescent or 13.6% who have abnormal menstrual cycle. There was association between central obesity and menstrual cycle ( p = 0.018). There were 20 adolescents or 27.3% central obesity group have primary Dysmenorrhea whereas in normal group there were 15 adolescents or 20.5%. There was no significant association between central obesity and primary Dysmenorrhea ( p = 0.43).Conclusion : There was association between central obesity and menstrual cycle but there was not association between central obesity and menstrual cycle

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Beamish, Andrew J., and Thomas Reinehr. "Should bariatric surgery be performed in adolescents?" European Journal of Endocrinology 176, no. 4 (April 2017): D1—D15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/eje-16-0906.

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Adolescent obesity has markedly increased worldwide in both its extent and prevalence in recent decades and obesity prevention strategies are failing. As a result, effective treatment strategies are urgently needed. As behavioral and pharmacological treatment approaches have only moderate effects in severe obesity, bariatric surgery has begun to emerge as a treatment option. In this debate article, we offer arguments opposing and supporting bariatric surgery in the treatment of severe obesity in adolescents. Bariatric surgery has superior therapeutic outcomes with respect to weight loss and resolution of comorbid diseases over other existing treatments. However, long-term outcomes after bariatric surgery in adolescents are only just beginning to emerge. Furthermore, the procedures are generally considered irreversible, apart from gastric banding. Most importantly, not all adolescents seem to benefit greatly from bariatric surgery and we are not yet able to reliably identify those who stand to gain the greatest benefit. The authors agree that adolescent bariatric surgery should be offered exclusively within formal adolescent obesity programs, delivered by specialist multidisciplinary child/adolescent obesity teams, and within specialist centers, in order to optimize outcomes and minimize potential detrimental effects. Patients and their family/carers must be educated regarding the benefits and risks, potential side effects, expected changes in eating behavior and the lifelong requirement for regular medical follow-up after surgery. Before embarking upon a surgical treatment pathway in adolescents with severe obesity, it may also be beneficial to ensure compliance to treatment is demonstrated, in order to minimize the risk of nutritional deficiencies and associated potential complications.

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BE, Matheson, Herdes RE, Garza D, Shepard WE, Bruzoni M, Pratt JSA, and Abu El Haija M. "The Immediate Impact of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on Adolescents with Severe Obesity - Another Pandemic." Asploro Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health 2, no. 3 (January 19, 2021): 62–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.36502/2020/asjpch.6160.

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Background: The impact of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on the health and well-being of adolescents with obesity is currently unknown. The shelter-in place (SIP) orders imposed disruptions in everyday routines for all persons, including youth with obesity. Obtaining real-time data could offer important information about how youth with severe obesity are faring in the midst of this global crisis. Hence, this cross-sectional study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health-related behavior changes in adolescent patients with severe obesity. Methods: Fifteen adolescents with severe obesity (M ± SD: 16.40 ± 1.67 years; 66.7% female; 40% Hispanic) and 19 parents (45.83 ± 6.98 years; 94.7% female; 47.4% Hispanic) receiving care at an adolescent bariatric surgery clinic at a university medical center participated (20% response). Participants completed an online survey about the impact of COVID-19 and SIP on: eating habits, physical activity, sleep, screen time, mood, and motivation for behavior change. Parents completed similar questions regarding the impact of SIP on their child’s health. Results: Descriptive analyses revealed adolescents reported varied sleep quality and quantity, later bedtimes, increased home-cooked and family meals, decreased takeout food consumption, and increased anxiety levels. Almost half reported increased snacking. Changes in physical activity were noted. Parent and adolescent responses were mostly aligned, with the exception of self-reported weight change. Conclusions: Adolescents with severe obesity are facing challenges in maintaining health-related behavioral goals during SIP. Providers should be prepared to discuss and manage the impact of COVID-19 on adolescent patients with obesity.

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Nimah, Lailatun. "THE INCIDENCE OF HYPERTENSION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH NUTRITION STATUS OF OBESITY IN SURABAYA EAST JAVA." Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Media Husada 8, no. 2 (October 24, 2019): 48–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.33475/jikmh.v8i2.200.

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Introduction: The incidence of hypertension in children and adolescents can not be explained. Methods: This research is a correlative descriptive with research population of children and adolescents with nutritional status in elementary, junior and senior high school in Surabaya. The sample was 113 people, used consecutive sampling. The independent variable is obesity nutritional status of children and adolescent, while dependent variable is hypertension in child and adolescent. Data analysis with Chi Square for nutritional status variables and hypertension. The standard nutritional status variables using height measuring instruments and calibrated scales to obtain the status of child and adolescent nutritional data are adjusted to the 2007 WHO standards required by Ministry of health Republik Indonesia 2010. The hypertension variable of research using digital oscillometric.Results: Blood pressure measuremented data is sistole value, most of which is hypertension level II. The results of diastolic data are mostly in the prehypertension category. Conclussion:The incidence of hypertension in children and adolescents in Surabaya is boys bigger than women. The sistole value in blood pressure in children and adolescents with the most obesity is hypertension level II. Diastole values in blood pressure with the most obesity is prehypertension. Key words: Hypertension, Obesity, Children, Adolescent

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Fil Ilmi, Ayatun, and Diah Dwi Pujiastati. "Sedentary Lifestyle As A Risk Factor For Obesity In Stunted Adolescents At SMPN 1 And 2 Pasar Kemis, Tangerang." IAKMI Public Health Journal Indonesia 1, no. 1 (May 22, 2020): 5–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.46366/iphji.1.1.5-8.

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Short stunted stature is a condition where z-score for height per age is less than -2 SD. Stunted children have a risk of 3,4 times being obese adolescents. In stunted adolescents, there is a disruption of the fat oxidation process that can cause obesity. In addition, stunted adolescents are less active than non-stunted. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a sedentary lifestyle is a factor that increases the risk of obesity in stunted adolescents. This study is an analytical study with a cross sectional research design. The participants are 63 adolescent selected by purposive sampling. Measurement include z-score height per age and BMI per age. Sedentary lifestyle is determined using modified Adolescent Sedentary Activity Questionnaire (ASAQ) and it categorize high if ≥5 hours per day. Data was analyzed by Chi-square. Proportion of stunted obesity in SMPN 1 and 2 Pasar Kemis in Tangerang Distric is 44,4%. There was significant relationship between sedentary lifestyle and obesity in stunted adolescent (p=0,001). Sedentary lifestyle are factors that increase the risk of stunted obesity in adolescents of SMPN 1 and 2 Pasar Kemis in Tangerang Distric. From the results of this study, it is hoped that institutions will continue to provide guidance and outreach to students so that obesity does not occur stunted.

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Cardel, Michelle, Alexandra Lee, Jackson Dillard, Abhaya Dilip, Darci Miller, Ryan Theis, Angelina Bernier, Lindsay Thompson, David Janicke, and Sarah Szurek. "Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Lifestyles and Weight Loss Among Adolescents with Overweight and Obesity: A Qualitative Study." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 1614. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa063_012.

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Abstract Objectives Obesity in adolescence has reached epidemic proportions around the world, with the prevalence of severe obesity increasing at least four-fold over the last 35 years. Provision of evidence-based treatment options that are tailored and relevant to the needs of adolescents is paramount, yet difficult to tailor because little is known regarding barriers and facilitators to adolescent weight loss. Thus, identification of barriers and facilitators to weight loss among adolescents with overweight/obesity (OW/OB) is needed. The objective of this qualitative study was to assess perceived barriers and facilitators to a healthy lifestyle and weight loss among adolescents with OW/OB. Methods Using 2018–2019 data from eleven focus groups among adolescents aged 14–19 with OW/OB (n = 41; n = 11 boys and n = 30 girls), a moderated, semi-structured focus group guide was used to identify perceived barriers and facilitators to a healthy lifestyle and weight loss. Results Adolescents reported time, access to healthful foods, food cravings, stress, and weight stigma/shaming as barriers to weight loss. Themes around internal and external psychosocial states (support, motivation) and behaviors including modeling, sports, and other physical activities were identified as both barriers and facilitators. Parents were recognized by teens as both helping and hindering weight loss, but overall teens felt their parents were more so facilitators than barriers, particularly as it related to modeling behaviors. Differences were noted by sex, among which girls reported experiencing weight struggles, whereas boys generally stated they did not struggle with weight, despite all participants meeting criterion for OW/OB. Conclusions Adolescent boys and girls with OW/OB perceive their weight status differently and identify a variety of barriers and facilitators to a healthy lifestyle and weight loss. Tailoring adolescent weight management interventions to address these perceived barriers and facilitators, along with noted sex differences, has the potential to improve the quality and effectiveness of adolescent obesity interventions. Funding Sources National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Health, WellCare Health Plans.

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Sánchez-Mata, Marlene, Silvia Yolanda Alejandro Morales, Carlos Bastidas-Vaca, and María Jara-Castro. "Evaluación del estado nutricional de adolescentes en una Unidad Educativa de Ecuador. // Evaluation of the nutritional status of adolescents in an Educational Unit of Ecuador." Ciencia Unemi 10, no. 25 (February 26, 2018): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.29076/issn.2528-7737vol10iss25.2017pp1-12p.

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La presente investigación valoró el estado nutricional de 120 adolescentes de 14 a 18 años del Centro Educativo “Jerusalén” de la ciudad de Milagro, Ecuador, a través dela medición del perímetro abdominal, Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC) para la edad y una encuesta de frecuencia de consumo alimentario. Sus resultados indicaron que 72,5% de la muestra está normopeso, la relación IMC/obesidad abdominal reveló que 7,1% de las adolescentes con sobrepeso presentó obesidad abdominal y 64,3% riesgo de obesidad abdominal, para los varones obesos y con sobrepeso el riesgo de obesidad abdominal fue de 57,1% y 62,5% respectivamente; el 50% de los adolescentes con IMC normal presentó riesgo de obesidad abdominal y 4% obesidad abdominal, en las adolescentes fue de 48,9% y 2,2% respectivamente, 22% de las adolescentes manifestó sobrepeso y 14% de los varones tenían obesidad; en cuanto a hábitos alimentarios, 90% consume comida chatarra y snacks durante la colación. Estas cifras apuntan, al riesgo de manifestaciones tempranas de enfermedades metabólicas, de alto costo social y económico para la familia y el estado, lo que amerita la urgente implementación de políticas nutricionales que mejoren la calidad de vida de la población adolescente considerando su entorno integral. Abstract The present study evaluated the nutritional status of 120 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years of the "Jerusalem" Educational Center of the city of Milagro, Ecuador, through the measurement of the abdominal perimeter, Body Mass Index (BMI) for age and a survey of food consumption frequency. Their results show that 72.5% of the sample is normal weight, the ratio BMI/abdominal obesity revealed that 7.1% of overweight adolescents presented abdominal obesity and 64.3% risk of abdominal obesity, for obese and overweight males, the risk of abdominal obesity was 57.1% and 62.5% respectively; 50% of male adolescents with normal BMI had a risk of abdominal obesity and 4% of abdominal obesity, in female adolescents was 48.9% and 2.2% respectively; 22% of female adolescents were overweight and 14% of men had obesity; in terms of eating habits, 90% consumes junk food and snacks during collation. These date point to the risk of early manifestations of metabolic diseases, high social and economic cost to the family and the state, which deserves the urgent implementation of nutritional policies that improve the quality of life of the adolescent population considering its integral environment.

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Landge, Jyoti A., and Gajanan D. Khadkikar. "Lifestyle and nutritional status of late adolescent in an urban area of Western Maharashtra: cross sectional study." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 7, no. 8 (July 24, 2020): 3027. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20203373.

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Background: Prevalence of overweight and obesity is rapidly increasing among adolescent age. One of the reasons is change in lifestyle and behavior practices. Adolescent population and health of adolescents have a special concern. In late adolescence there is transition from school to college or university. This transition to college life often worsens lifestyle and dietary habits among late adolescents. Present study was carried out to assess lifestyle and nutritional status of late adolescent.Methods: A cross sectional study were carried out involving 140 late adolescent students of 17-19 years after obtaining permission from college principle using preformed questionnaire. Subsequently anthropometric measurements like weight in kg and height in meters, waist and hip circumference in centimetre were measured using standard assessment measures.Results: Out of 140 students 51 (36.4%) were boys and 89 (63.6%) were girls. Mean age of the students was 18.13±0.79 years. Overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 49 (35%) and 29 (20.7%) respectively. No significant difference in BMI for boys and girls. Waist circumference and waist hip ratio was more in girls compared with boys. More than half 53.6% had mixed diet pattern. Among study participants 55.7% have green leafy vegetables in their diet and 62.8% have fruit in their diet. Most frequent unhealthy diet practice was intake of junk food 85% followed by fast food.Conclusions: High prevalence of obesity and overweight in late adolescent indicate an urge to start primordial and primary intervention since childhood.

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Yerges, April L., Julia A. Snethen, and Aaron L. Carrel. "Adolescent Girls With Overweight and Obesity Feel Physically Healthy and Highlight the Importance of Mental Health." SAGE Open Nursing 7 (January 2021): 237796082110185. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23779608211018523.

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Introduction Obesity in adolescence is a significant ongoing public health problem that has not improved over the past decade. Objective This descriptive qualitative study explores the perspective of female adolescents who are overweight or obese regarding their views on health and weight within the clinic setting. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted with female adolescents (age 13–19 years old; BMI ≥85th percentile) from the mid-west region of the United States (N = 28). Inductive thematic analysis using Braun & Clarke’s methods was utilized. Results The findings from this study revealed that the adolescents’ view of health encompasses physical, mental, and psychosocial health dimensions, and despite being overweight and obese, the participants felt healthy. Participants discussed the need to eat healthier and increase their daily physical activity, but were unable to transform this into action. Within the clinical setting, the adolescents were sensitive to weight discussions. Conclusion Results from this study can increase providers’ understanding of the adolescent, increase awareness of adolescent sensitivity, and assist researchers in developing age-appropriate interventions for effective treatment and prevention of childhood obesity.

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Ruiz, Lyndsey D., Michelle L. Zuelch, Sarah M. Dimitratos, and Rachel E. Scherr. "Adolescent Obesity: Diet Quality, Psychosocial Health, and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors." Nutrients 12, no. 1 (December 23, 2019): 43. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12010043.

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Obesity is a multifaceted chronic condition with several contributing causes, including biological risk factors, socioeconomic status, health literacy, and numerous environmental influences. Of particular concern are the increasing rates of obesity in children and adolescents, as rates of obesity in youth in the United States have tripled within the last three decades. Youth from historically disadvantaged backgrounds tend to have higher rates of obesity compared to other groups. Adolescents often do not meet intake recommendations for certain food groups and nutrients, which may contribute to a heightened risk of obesity. With obesity disproportionately affecting adolescents (ages 12–19 years), negative effects of excess adiposity may be particularly salient during this critical period of development. The presentation of chronic cardiometabolic disease symptoms typically observed in adults, such as hypertension, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and inflammation, are becoming increasingly common in adolescents with obesity. Additionally, there is dynamic interplay between obesity and psychosocial health, as adolescents with obesity may have increased levels of stress, depressive symptoms, and reduced resilience. To reduce and prevent adolescent obesity, the implementation of theory-driven multicomponent school- and community-based interventions have been suggested. These interventions promote knowledge and self-efficacy for healthful practices that have the potential to progress to sustained behavior change.

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Noer, Etika Ratna, Erin Ratna Kustanti, and Addina Rizky Fitriyanti. "Perilaku gizi dan faktor psikososial remaja obes." Jurnal Gizi Indonesia (The Indonesian Journal of Nutrition) 6, no. 2 (August 1, 2018): 109–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/jgi.6.2.109-113.

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Background: Adolescent obesity is a complex condition involving medical, psychology and cultural issue. Changing dietary practices and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle predispose to obesity related nutritional behavior. Obese adolescents have impact on psychological problem, including stress, social discrimination, reduced self-esteem, self-dissatisfaction and resulting in lower quality of life.Objectives: This study describes nutritional behavior and psychosocial factors in overweight and obese adolescent. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in the Public Senior High School (SMA 2) on July to August 2015, in Semarang City. In-depth-interview and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) were carried out with 20 of obese adolescent aged 15 to 17 years, 2 parents, 2 teacher and 2 friends. Thematic analysis is used to identify themes in a data.Results: The majority participants considered the timing of obese are when they reach puberty. The pattern of food habits of obese adolescents become unhealthy. Obese adolescents also feel the bullying or ridicule from friends, so that they psychologically disturbing. Environmental factors play a role in the incidence of obese adolescents, namely lack of control by parents. The parents say that obese adolescents are still in a reasonable level because the adolescent has not shown any serious health problems, but a sense of fear still owned by the parents of obese adolescents.Conclusion: The findings show obesity in adolescent has not been considered as health problem. Unhealthy diet, bullying, poor motivation and lack of peer supports are contributing factors in obese adolescent.

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Karpova, Oksana B., Vladimir O. Shchepin, and Anna A. Zagoruychenko. "The prevalence of adolescent obesity in the world and the Russian Federation in 2012–2018." Hygiene and sanitation 100, no. 4 (May 18, 2021): 365–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.47470/0016-9900-2021-100-4-365-372.

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Introduction. The spread of obesity in the world is currently a severe problem. WHO considered it possible to view obesity a “non-communicable epidemic of the XXI century.” Obesity in the adolescent generation is a determining factor in the development of diseases in adulthood. The paper analyzes the prevalence of adolescent obesity in the Russian Federation as a whole and the regions of the Federation and various countries of the world. The purpose of this study is to analyze the prevalence of obesity in adolescents and assess the dynamics of the spread of this disease in Russia and the world, as well as factors affecting it and issues of prevention of this pathology. Methods. The authors used analytical and statistical methods and performed the study and generalization of experience and comparative analysis. This study was retrospective and was conducted using statistical data from the Rosstat database and who databases. Histograms were used to illustrate rank distributions and dynamics of indicators. Calculated growth coefficients and chain and basic growth rates were used as statistical indices of disease dynamics. Results. The paper deals with the dynamics of adolescent obesity in the world and the Russian Federation. The authors analyze the factors that affect obesity and issues of prevention of this pathology and determine the need to take urgent preventive measures to reduce the incidence of obesity. Conclusion. The spread of obesity globally, which is already close to an epidemic, is a severe problem. Obesity in adolescents is the leading risk factor for developing obesity in adulthood. In this way, the state can create conditions that will help contain and possibly reduce the increase in the incidence of adolescent obesity.

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Gorantla, Anand Krishna, and Murari Pradeep Kumar. "A cross sectional study on association between overweight and obesity in adolescent population." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 1 (December 21, 2016): 115. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20164722.

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Background: The rate of malnutrition in India remains high, increase in overweight and obesity have been observed in some areas undergoing rapid economic and epidemiologic transition. The aim was conducted to study association between obesity and overweight in adolescent population.Methods: A total of 1258 students (males-644; females-614) with an age group 10-19 years were selected from the higher secondary schools and junior colleges in the urban area of Tirupati.Results: The family history of obesity was reported by 54.7% of adolescents. The prevalence of overweight & obesity among males was found to be slightly higher in male adolescents 14.6% than in female adolescents 13.5%. Prevalence of overweight and obesity combined decreased with increase in the degree of physical activity from 12.7% in mild category to 10.0% in vigorous category and the differences are also found to be statistically significant in the present study.Conclusions: The present study recommended that the health education destined to inculcate healthy life style practices should be provided at an early age group to reduce the incidence of overweight and obesity in adolescent population.

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Aphamis, George, Christoforos D. Giannaki, Costas N. Tsouloupas, Yiannakis Ioannou, and Marios Hadjicharalambous. "The relationship between physical fitness and obesity among a sample of adolescents in Cyprus." International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health 27, no. 4 (November 1, 2015): 369–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2014-0054.

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Abstract Recent data revealed that adolescent obesity appeared to be a rising problem in Cyprus. However, there is a scarcity of published data regarding fitness-related parameters, which could contribute for the presence of obesity in Cyprus’ adolescence population. The aim of the current study was to investigate the association between adolescent obesity, body composition, and fitness levels. A total of 270 high school students volunteered to participate in this cross-sectional study. Body mass and height were assessed in order to calculate body mass index, while body fat percentage was calculated by using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Physical fitness parameters were assessed through a battery of field tests. Body fat was inversely associated with cardiorespiratory fitness levels, sprint and jumping performance, as well as with the frequency of physical education class sessions per week (p<0.05). The adolescents with high body fat were found to exhibit significant reductions in all the fitness related parameters (p<0.05), except with the arm strength (p>0.05). This study is the first to uncover an inverse association between high body fat and fitness-related parameters among a sample of adolescents in Cyprus. These data can be used in order to develop effective interventions aiming to counterbalance obesity and improve the overall health and the quality of life of adolescents.

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Adami, Fernando, and Francisco de Assis Guedes de Vasconcelos. "Childhood and adolescent obesity and adult mortality: a systematic review of cohort studies." Cadernos de Saúde Pública 24, suppl 4 (2008): s558—s568. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0102-311x2008001600008.

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This systematic review addressed cohort studies on obesity in childhood and adolescence and adult mortality, published from January 1990 to March 2007. We searched the PubMed database with the following uniterms: obesity, mortality, child, adolescent; obesity and mortality; overweight and mortality. References were also analyzed. The age limit was 2 to 18 years. Quality of the articles was assessed, and eight were identified and reviewed. All used weight and stature for determination of obesity, and seven used body mass index (BMI). The quality score varied from 9 to 17. Evidence of association between obesity in childhood and adolescence and adult mortality should be viewed with caution. Use of BMI and potential confounders were discussed. Further research is needed to analyze the relationship between childhood and adolescent obesity and adult mortality.

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Rabindran, Dr Rabindran, and Dr D. Sharad Gedam. "Adolescent obesity – rising trends." Public Health Review: International Journal of Public Health Research 3, no. 1 (February 29, 2016): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.17511/ijphr.2016.i1.01.

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Rabindran, Dr Rabindran, and Dr D. Sharad Gedam. "Adolescent obesity – rising trends." Public Health Review: International Journal of Public Health Research 3, no. 1 (February 29, 2016): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.17511/ijphr.2016.i1.02.

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Lopez, Fábio A., Maria Arlete M. S. Escrivão, Fernanda L. C. Oliveira, and José Augusto de A. C. Taddei. "Childhood and adolescent obesity." Jornal de Pediatria 76, no. 8 (November 15, 2000): 305–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.2223/jped.168.

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Penna, Marta, and Majid Hashemi. "Child and adolescent obesity." Paediatrics and Child Health 23, no. 7 (July 2013): 315–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2013.05.007.

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Styne, Dennis M. "CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT OBESITY." Pediatric Clinics of North America 48, no. 4 (August 2001): 823–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70344-8.

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In-Iw, Supinya, and Frank M. Biro. "Adolescent Women and Obesity." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 24, no. 2 (April 2011): 58–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2010.08.017.

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Rocchini, Albert P. "Adolescent Obesity and Hypertension." Pediatric Clinics of North America 40, no. 1 (February 1993): 81–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38482-6.

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Hinojosa Amaya, L. G. "Child and adolescent obesity." Medicina Universitaria 19, no. 76 (July 2017): 145–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rmu.2017.07.005.

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Stanimirov, B., M. Jankovic, and M. Djordjevic. "1430 Obesity - Adolescent Problem." Archives of Disease in Childhood 97, Suppl 2 (October 1, 2012): A407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2012-302724.1430.

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Daniels, Stephen R. "ACEs and adolescent obesity." Journal of Pediatrics 204 (January 2019): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.11.015.

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Joffe, Alain. "Pharmacotherapy for Adolescent Obesity." JAMA 293, no. 23 (June 15, 2005): 2932. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.293.23.2932.

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Buttenheim, Alison M., Noreen Goldman, and Anne R. Pebley. "Underestimation of Adolescent Obesity." Nursing Research 62, no. 3 (2013): 195–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/nnr.0b013e318286b790.

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Steinbeck, Katharine S., Natalie B. Lister, Megan L. Gow, and Louise A. Baur. "Treatment of adolescent obesity." Nature Reviews Endocrinology 14, no. 6 (April 13, 2018): 331–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41574-018-0002-8.

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Stanner, Sara. "Child and Adolescent Obesity." Nutrition Bulletin 28, no. 2 (June 2003): 231–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1467-3010.2003.00316.x.

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Tyrell, Jenny. "Child and Adolescent Obesity." Current Paediatrics 14, no. 3 (June 2004): 273. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cupe.2003.08.014.

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Gahagan, Sheila. "Child and adolescent obesity." Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 34, no. 1 (January 2004): 6–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cppeds.2003.09.001.

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Lavizzo-Mourey, Risa. "The Adolescent Obesity Epidemic." Journal of Adolescent Health 45, no. 3 (September 2009): S6—S7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.06.021.

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Chapman, Simon. "Child and adolescent obesity." Paediatrics and Child Health 31, no. 8 (August 2021): 322–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2021.05.004.

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Бердина, Ольга, Olga Berdina, Любовь Рычкова, Lyubov Rychkova, Ирина Мадаева, and Irina Madaeva. "SLEEP DISORDERS AND OBESITY IN ADOLESCENTS: PECULIARITIES OF PSYCHO-COGNITIVE STATUS (THE REVIEW OF LITERATURE)." Acta biomedica scientifica 2, no. 5 (January 18, 2018): 93–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/article_5a3a0e4a4bd9c6.35862127.

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Adolescence is a time of important physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes. Sleep is a primary aspect of adolescent development. Its disorders critically influence adolescents’ ability to think, behave, and feel during daytime hours. Daytime activities, changes in the environment, and individual factors can have significant effects on adolescents’ sleeping patterns. It is known, that a significant change of the sleep-wake cycle across adolescent development is a tendency to stay up later at night and to sleep in later in the morning. The peculiarity of this period of life is called a sleep delayed phase phenomenon, which can play the important role in the development of eating disorders and cause risk of obesity. The epidemic of childhood obesity presents a major public health problem. Many authors consider that obesity is a multisystem disease with potentially devastating consequences for physical and emotional health across the lifespan. Obesity may cause obstructive sleep apnea syndrome that can result in excessive daytime sleepiness in adolescents and have a negative effect on learning, school performance, and behavior. Early detection of risk factors, screening for metabolic and sleep disturbances in adolescents are major aims in reducing risk of cognitive and be- havioral disorders. We assume that further studies of the psycho-cognitive impairments in adolescents with obesity in the sleep-wake continuum are necessary for the development of new approaches to forecasting, early diagnosis and pathogenically therapies of emotional and cognitive changes at the stage of personality formation as well as potentially reversible sleep and metabolic disorders.

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Gurung, Tika Ram, and Vijayalaxmi Shivanand Neginhal. "Overweight and Obesity among the Adolescent School Students in Belgaum City." Journal of Nepal Medical Association 52, no. 194 (June 30, 2014): 791–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.31729/jnma.1876.

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Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as a ‘global epidemic’. An overweight adolescent has a 70 % chance of becoming obese. Overweight and obese adolescents are at higher risk for developing long-term chronic diseases. So the present study objective is to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescent school studentsMethods: A sample size of 300 adolescent students was taken to do a cross-sectional study. Body weight and height were recorded and BMI was categorized based on age-and sex-specific cut-off values as per IOTF reference growth charts. Proportions of obese, overweight and underweight children were calculated and subjected to chi-square and logistic regression tests at the p < 0.05 significance level.Results: The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity in the present study were 12 % and 3.3% respectively. The highest prevalence was among those aged 15 years i.e. 36.7%. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was higher among the subject who did not practice physical activity and whose family income was more than 10,000 per month.Conclusions: Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents student in Belgaum city was high which is statistically associated with less physically activity and monthly income of parent. Keywords: body mass index; life style; overweight and obesity.

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