Tag: Overweight Kids
Overweight, Obesity May Up Early Mortality Risk in Pediatric ALL
But no correlation seen for overweight or obesity with early relapse in cohort of Mexican children with ALL
Childhood BMI, HDL-C Variability May Up Later-Life Diabetes Risk
Greater variability tied to higher risk, independent of mean levels for BMI, HDL cholesterol in childhood
Obesity Prevalence Down in Young Children Enrolled in WIC
Prevalence decreased from 2010 to 2016 for children aged 2 through 4 enrolled in WIC
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
