Identification of Factors Associated with Obesity in Children

Dear Colleagues,

Obesity in children is a complex, multifactorial disorder resulting from genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors that all interact and contribute to its development. Its prevalence has increased at an alarming rate in all pediatric age groups, in both sexes, and in various ethnic and racial groups. It is considered a major public health issue, as it increases the risks for multiple diseases, such as hypertension, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, orthopedic problems, and impaired psychological health, among others. As the prevalence of overweight and obesity increases, these conditions are also becoming more common in terms of their early onset.

This Special Issue of Children aims to gather scientific contributions in the form of original articles or reviews to improve the understanding of factors (genetic, epigenetic, environmental, lifestyle, and dietary) associated with the development of obesity in children. Additionally, our goal is to contribute to the development of effective intervention programs that target these factors, ultimately aiding in the decline of the pediatric obesity epidemic.

Dr. Antonela Matana
Dr. Sanja Music Milanovic
Dr. Marko Šimunović
Guest Editors

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• obesity in children
• overweight
• lifestyle
• diet
• genetics
• intervention
• obesity-related complications