Dear Colleagues,

Childhood obesity is an ever-increasing problem in modern societies. It is linked to complications in a child’s physical, social, and emotional wellbeing, as obese children are prone to developing chronic diseases, such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, musculoskeletal injuries, but also problems in psychological health such as low self-esteem and isolation. Increased energy intake through food and reduced physical activity due to a sedentary lifestyle are the main modifiable factors leading to childhood obesity. Increasing physical activity is the safest and most effective long-term way to prevent, but also treat, childhood obesity. Adhering to exercise activities from childhood plays a key role in maintaining a healthy body weight and fat along with beneficial health effects on physical and emotional level through lifetime. In addition to contributing to weight loss, engaging in increased physical activity can also positively affect other factors responsible for obesity prevalence, such as sleep duration, stress management, and healthier life choices. This Special Issue is dedicated to the publication of recent research on the effectiveness of exercise and physical activity in the prevention and management of childhood obesity, with the goal to contribute to the reduction of childhood obesity worldwide.

Dr. Anatoli Petridou
Guest Editor

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• childhood obesity
• exercise
• physical activity
• prevention
• management
• metabolism
• physical health
• psychological health
• body fat
• body weight