Tag: Overweight Kids
Excess Weight Tied to Increased Risk for High BP in Young Children
Risk for hypertension at age 6 higher for children with incident, persistent excess weight at age 4
Health Issues Prevalent Across BMI Classes for Obese Children
Mental health issues consistent across BMI groups; social, mechanical issues more common with higher BMI
Odds of Overweight/Obesity Up for Children With Autism
Among children with ASD, those with severe symptoms more likely to be overweight/obese
Childhood Obesity/Overweight Steadily Rose From 1999 to 2014
If trends continue, about one-third of children and one-half of teens will be obese/overweight by 2030
Contextual Factors Linked to Overeating, Loss of Control
Internal factors correlated with loss of control, while external factors tied to overeating severity
Obesity Can Negatively Effect Liver in Children As Young As 8
At mid-childhood, 23 percent of studied children with high waist circumference had elevated ALT
Exposure to Metformin In Utero Ups Risk of Being Overweight
Findings among children of women with polycystic ovary syndrome on metformin during pregnancy
Fish Intake During Pregnancy Tied to Offspring Growth
High maternal fish intake linked to increased risk of rapid infant growth, overweight/obesity
Gestational, Post-Delivery Weight Gain Linked to Child’s Weight
Highest BMI z score for those with high gestational weight gain, high post-delivery weight gain
Sleep Affects HOMA-IR in Overweight, Obese Teens
Significant contributors include BMI z-score, age, pubertal stage, total sleep time, sleep efficiency
