| Autor: |
Birken CS; Catherine S. Birken, MD, FRCPC, MSc, is a member of the Division of Paediatric Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children. She can be contacted at 1-416-813-6933 or by e-mail at catherine.birken@sickkids.ca., Maguire J; Jonathon Maguire, MD, FRCPC, MSc, is a member of the Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital., McCrindle BW; Brian W. McCrindle, MD, FRCPC, MPH, is with the Labatt Family Heart Centre, Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children., Hamilton J; Jill Hamilton, MD, FRCPC, is a member of the Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children., Parkin PC; Patricia C. Parkin, MD, FRCPC, is a member of the Division of Paediatric Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children. |
| Abstrakt: |
Childhood obesity is a leading health problem in Canada and is associated with cardiometabolic disease, reduced quality of life and economic impacts. There is an emerging evidence base on obesity-prevention strategies in children that consider the determinants of obesity and that should be considered within the context of a child's family, school, neighbourhood, culture and society. This article reviews approaches to obesity prevention in children, with a focus on the healthcare setting, incorporating both primary and secondary preventions. |
