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Potential Mediating Roles of Children's Health-Related Quality of Life and Weight-Related Behaviors in the Relationship Between Socio-Educational Advantage and Weight Status. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Colin Bell,Denise Becker,Cadeyrn J Gaskin,Claudia Strugnell,Kristy A Bolton,Penny Fraser,Ha Le,Steven Allender,Liliana Orellana
Background: Socioeconomic status is inversely associated with weight status in developed countries. Underlying mechanisms are still to be clarified. Our aim was to determine if weight-related behaviors and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) mediate the relationship between socio-educational advantage and weight status in Australian children 9 to 13 years of age. Methods: Secondary analysis of data
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Closing the Gap Between Evidence and Practice for Childhood Obesity Treatment. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Alyssa M Button,Amanda E Staiano,Hilary K Seligman
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Treating Children and Adolescents With Obesity: Characteristics of Success. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Amy Christison,Jared Tucker,Eileen King,Brooke Sweeney,Suzanne Cuda,Michelle Frank,Shelley Kirk
Background: Factors related to clinically meaningful outcomes for pediatric patients seeking care for severe obesity are not well known. Examining patient-level and program-level characteristics related to success may inform future care. Objectives: To determine factors associated with a clinically significant reduction in weight status measured by %BMIp95 after 6 months of treatment. Study Design:
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Restriction and Pressure to Eat Are Associated Cross-Sectionally, But Not Longitudinally, With BMI z-Score in a Longitudinal Cohort Study of Adolescents. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Katherine N Balantekin,Ana Letícia Pereira Andrade,Amanda M Ziegler,Jennifer L Temple
Background: Parents can influence child weight through their use of food parenting practices, although data are limited in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between BMI z-Score (zBMI) and restriction and pressure to eat in adolescents. Methods: Adolescents (12-14 years of age at baseline; N = 236) had their height/weight measured
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Accuracy of Parent-Measured Weight and Height of Preschool Children at Home With Increasing Levels of Instruction. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Divya Patel,Sara K Vesely,Dipti A Dev,Emily H Guseman,Norman Hord,Kathrin Eliot,Susan B Sisson
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine how accurately parents measure their preschool child's weight and height with increasing levels of instruction. Methods: Parents measured their child's (n = 30 dyads) weight (own weight scale) and height (soft tape measure) using three levels of instruction: instructional guide (level 1); guide, demonstration video (level 2); and guide, video,
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Independent and Interactive Associations of Subjective and Objective Socioeconomic Status With Body Composition and Parent-Reported Hyperphagia Among Children. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Meegan R Smith,Julia M P Bittner,Lucy K Loch,Hannah E Haynes,Bess F Bloomer,Jennifer Te-Vazquez,Andrea I Bowling,Sheila M Brady,Marian Tanofsky-Kraff,Kong Y Chen,Jack A Yanovski,Bobby K Cheon
Background: Subjective socioeconomic status (SSES) and objective socioeconomic status (OSES) have been independently associated with body composition and eating behavior in children. While low OSES may constrain access to healthier foods, low SSES has been associated with increased preference for and motivation to consume higher energy foods and portions independent of OSES. Despite these distinct
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Race/Ethnicity Modifies the Relationship Between Diet Quality at the Home- and Individual-Levels and Weight Status Among African American and Hispanic/Latinx Households With Preschool-Age Children. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Angela Kong,Jennifer Sanchez-Flack,Marian Fitzgibbon,Linda Schiffer,Colin Hubbard
Background: Higher obesity prevalence and poorer diet quality disproportionately impacting groups based on income and race/ethnicity may be partially attributed to the home food environment. This study examined home- and individual-level diet quality with weight status among racially/ethnically diverse households. Methods: This cross-sectional study included African American (AA) and Hispanic/Latinx
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Addressing Obesity Care in Children With Chronic Health Conditions. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Ahlee Kim,E Thomaseo Burton
Obesity care in pediatric populations has entered a new era. The recent discovery of molecular genetic causes for abnormal weight gain, development of antiobesity medications, mounting data on the robust efficacy and favorable safety profile of bariatric surgery, and implementation of clinical guidelines fill a long-standing gap in the care of children affected by obesity, one of the most challenging
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Polygenic Risk Scores and the Risk of Childhood Overweight/Obesity in Association With the Consumption of Sweetened Beverages: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Lachlan Sycamnias,Jessica A Kerr,Katherine Lange,Richard Saffery,Yichao Wang,Melissa Wake,Tim Olds,Terry Dwyer,David Burgner,Anneke C Grobler
Background: Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) and non-nutritive sweetened beverage (NNSB) consumption is associated with obesity and are targets for population-level dietary interventions. In children (<16 years), we evaluate whether SSB or NNSB consumption is associated with subsequent (2 years later) overweight and/or obesity, and the effect of consumption on subsequent overweight/obesity differs by
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Associations Between Neighborhood Opportunity and Indicators of Physical Fitness for New York City Public School Youth. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Emily M D'Agostino,Amy Y Zhao,Hiwot Y Zewdie,S Scott Ogletree,Sarah E Messiah,Sarah C Armstrong,Asheley C Skinner,J Aaron Hipp,Sophia E Day,Kevin J Konty,Cody D Neshteruk
Background: Fewer than 1/4th of US children and adolescents meet physical activity (PA) guidelines, leading to health disparities that track into adulthood. Neighborhood opportunity may serve as a critical modifiable factor to improve fitness attainment and reduce these disparities. We drew data from the Child Opportunity Index to examine associations between neighborhood indicators of opportunity
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Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: The Need for Tailored Educational Materials. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Faith Anne N Heeren,Alexander Ayzengart,Sarada Menon,Angelina V Bernier,Michelle I Cardel
Rates of class III, or greater, obesity have risen among adolescents in the United States. Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is a safe and effective treatment option for severe obesity among teenagers that results in improvements in cardiometabolic and psychosocial health. Despite its effectiveness, MBS remains largely underutilized and misconceptions exist among providers, parents/guardians, and
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Neighborhood Public Transportation Access and Adolescent Body Mass Index: Results from the FLASHE Study. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Isa Granados,Emily M D'Agostino,Asheley C Skinner,Cody D Neshteruk,Kathryn I Pollak
Background: Prior investigators have examined the relationship between neighborhood public transportation access and physical activity among adolescents, but research is lacking on the association with obesity in this age group. This study examines the association between neighborhood public transportation access and adolescent BMI using a national sample. Methods: We used cross-sectional data from
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Correlations in Siblings' Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Results from the Hispanic Community Children's Health Study/Study of Latino Youth. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Madison N LeCroy,Kelly R Evenson,Krista M Perreira,Linda Van Horn,Xiaonan Xue,Linda C Gallo,Martha L Daviglus,Carmen R Isasi
Background: Family is an important determinant of youth's health behaviors, yet research on the importance of intragenerational relationships for determining physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SBs) is limited. This study examined correlations in siblings' total PA, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and SB and explored potential determinants of differences in Hispanic/Latino
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Telehealth Use in a National Pediatric Weight Management Sample During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Kristin M W Stackpole,Roohi Y Kharofa,Jared M Tucker,Marsha B Novick,Angela M Fals,Angelina V Bernier,Erin M Tammi,Philip R Khoury,Robert Siegel,Suzanne Paul,Sara K Naramore,Jaime M Moore
Background: This study aimed to assess the implementation and access to telehealth-delivered pediatric weight management (PWM) during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic at six US PWM programs (PWMP) using the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) framework. Methods: The COVID-19 period (COVID) was defined in this retrospective, multisite study as the time when
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Assessing Patterns in Childhood Obesity Patient Education: A Quality of Online Health Information and Google Trends Analysis. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Pierce A Brody,Mehul Mehra,Madison Horinek,Salome M Herzstein,Jacqueline Chan
Background: Childhood obesity (CO) is rapidly increasing in prevalence and developing into a health crisis of developed nations. The condition is associated with increased risk of developing various comorbidities later in life. Current treatment algorithms primarily target family education. Thus, this study aims to understand the quality of information online regarding CO and common comorbidities,
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Body Mass Index Categories of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: Clinical Associations and Predictors. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Christine N Moser,Mirae J Fornander,Christina M Roberts,Anna M Egan,Gail Robertson
Background: Transgender/gender diverse (TGD) youth are at risk for weight-related problems. We describe factors associated with their body mass index (BMI) category. Methods: Chart review of 228 TGD patients, 12-20 years (u = 15.7, standard deviation 1.3), 72% female assigned at birth. BMI percentile was calculated using CDC growth charts. We examined bivariate relationships of 18 clinically derived
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Parental Factors Associated With Intentions to Initiate a Family-Based Pediatric Weight Management Program. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Wendy S Moore,Mildred M Maldonado-Molina,Amy R Mobley,Karla P Shelnutt,Megan A McVay
Background: Childhood obesity can be addressed through family-based pediatric weight management; however, treatment enrollment in the United States is low. This study aimed to identify parental factors associated with intentions to initiate a family-based pediatric weight management program. Methods: Cross-sectional survey data were collected from an online panel of US parents with at least one 5-
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Weight Management for Children With Disabilities: Exploring the Perspectives of Health Care Professionals Working in Pediatric Weight Management Clinics in Canada. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Revi Bonder,Geoff D C Ball,Annick Buchholz,Madison L Giles,Katherine M Morrison,Amy C McPherson
Background: Children with disabilities are twice as likely to have overweight/obesity than their typically developing peers. Higher weights in these individuals may compound challenges already experienced with their disability, including mobility and activities of daily living. However, children with disabilities often find it challenging accessing weight management care. It is therefore important
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Greater Improvement in Obesity Among Children With Prediabetes in a Clinical Weight Management Program. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 June M Tester,Lan Xiao,Courtney A Chau,Lydia Tinajero-Deck,Shylaja Srinivasan,Lisa G Rosas
Background: There is a range of responses among individuals seen for medical management of their obesity. This retrospective analysis of longitudinal data considers the relationship between identified prediabetes and subsequent weight change among children (8-17 years) in a weight management clinic. Methods: Analysis included 733 patients (2687 visits in 2008-2016) with overweight and obesity (but
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Body Mass Index Trajectories and Biomarkers of Cardiometabolic Risk in Children from Low-Income and Racially and Ethnically Diverse Households. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Junia N de Brito,Mark A Pereira,Aaron S Kelly,Darin J Erickson,Nancy E Sherwood,Susan M Mason,Katie A Loth,Simone A French,Nicholas G Evanoff,Donald R Dengel,Alicia S Kunin-Batson
Background: This study examined the associations between BMI trajectories and emerging cardiometabolic risk (CMR) in children living in low-income and racially and ethnically diverse households in the United States. Methods: Data were drawn from NET-Works randomized intervention trial and NET-Works 2 prospective follow-up study (N = 338). BMI was measured across 6 follow-up visits and biomarkers of
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Accelerometer-Based Physical Activity and Shape and Weight Concerns Among Youth With Overweight and Obesity: A Pilot Exploratory Ecological Momentary Assessment Study. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Elizabeth N Dougherty,Isabella Randall,Alissa A Haedt-Matt,Eva Pila,Kathryn Smith,Shirlene Wang,Chih-Hsiang Yang,Scott G Engel,Andrea B Goldschmidt
Background: A bidirectional association between shape and weight concerns (SWC) and physical activity (PA) has been previously documented. This relationship may be particularly salient among youth with overweight/obesity, given that social marginalization of larger bodies has been associated with elevated SWC and barriers to PA. This pilot study explores reciprocal relationships between momentary SWC
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Trends and Persistent Disparities in Child Obesity During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Brian P Jenssen,Mary Kate Kelly,Di Shu,George Dalembert,Katie E McPeak,Maura Powell,Stephanie L Mayne,Alexander G Fiks
The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with increases in pediatric obesity and widening pre-existing disparities. To better understand the pandemic's long-term impacts, we evaluated trends in obesity across different demographic groups during the pandemic through December 2022. Using a retrospective cohort design, we analyzed electronic health record data from a large pediatric primary care network
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Behavior Change Techniques that Prevent or Decrease Obesity in Youth with a Low Socioeconomic Status: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 Zeena Harakeh,Katharina Preuhs,Iris Eekhout,Caren Lanting,Mariska Klein Velderman,Pepijn van Empelen
Background: Interventions, targeting youth, are necessary to prevent obesity later in life. Especially youth with low socioeconomic status (SES) are vulnerable to develop obesity. This meta-analysis examines the effectiveness of behavioral change techniques (BCTs) to prevent or reduce obesity among 0 to 18-year-olds with a low SES in developed countries. Method: Intervention studies were identified
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Mental Health and Feeding Styles in Parents of Formula-Fed Infants. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Taylor N Richardson,Pamela Reis,Mel Swanson
Background: Nonresponsive feeding styles can contribute to rapid weight gain in infancy and subsequent obesity in childhood. There is a need to investigate factors such as parental mental health symptoms (stress, depression, and anxiety) that may contribute to nonresponsive feeding styles. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between parental mental health symptoms and feeding
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Prenatal Dietary Patterns and Associations With Weight-Related Pregnancy Outcomes in Hispanic Women With Low Incomes. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Lauren T Berube,Andrea L Deierlein,Kathleen Woolf,Mary Jo Messito,Rachel S Gross
Background: Dietary patterns during pregnancy may contribute to gestational weight gain (GWG) and birthweight, but there is limited research studying these associations in racial and ethnic minority groups. The objective of this study was to evaluate associations between prenatal dietary patterns and measures of GWG and birthweight in a cohort of culturally diverse Hispanic women with low incomes.
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Understanding Accelerated Summer Body Mass Index Gain by Tracking Changes in Children's Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index Throughout the Year. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 R Glenn Weaver,James W White,Olivia Finnegan,Bridget Armstrong,Michael W Beets,Elizabeth L Adams,Sarah Burkart,Roddrick Dugger,Hannah Parker,Lauren von Klinggraeff,Meghan Bastyr,Xuanxuan Zhu,Alexsandra S Bandeira,Layton Reesor-Oyer,Christopher D Pfledderer,Jennette P Moreno
Background: Drivers of summer body mass index (BMI) gain in children remain unclear. The Circadian and Circannual Rhythm Model (CCRM) posits summer BMI gain is biologically driven, while the Structured Days Hypothesis (SDH) proposes it is driven by reduced structure. Objectives: Identify the mechanisms driving children's seasonal BMI gain through the CCRM and SDH. Methods: Children's (N = 147, mean
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Rural Family Satisfaction with Telehealth Delivery of an Intervention for Pediatric Obesity and Associated Family Characteristics. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Linhda Nguyen,Thao-Ly Phan,Lauren Falini,Di Chang,Lesley Cottrell,Erin Dawley,Christine W Hockett,Timothy VanWagoner,Paul M Darden,Ann M Davis
Objective: To describe satisfaction with the telehealth aspect of a pediatric obesity intervention among families from multiple rural communities and assess differences in satisfaction based on sociodemographic factors. Methods: This is a secondary analysis of data from a pilot randomized controlled trial of a 6-month intensive lifestyle intervention (iAmHealthy) delivered through telehealth to children
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Wearable Devices Beyond Activity Trackers in Youth with Obesity: Summary of Options. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-06 Sri Nikhita Chimatapu,Steven D Mittelman,Manal Habib,Antonia Osuna-Garcia,Alaina P Vidmar
Background: Current treatment protocols to prevent and treat pediatric obesity focus on prescriptive lifestyle interventions. However, treatment outcomes are modest due to poor adherence and heterogeneity in responses. Wearable technologies offer a unique solution as they provide real-time biofeedback that could improve adherence to and sustainability of lifestyle interventions. To date, all reviews
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Association of Weight Trajectory with Severe Obesity: A Case-Control Study. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Victoria Skolnick,Tamim Rajjo,Tom Thacher,Seema Kumar,Tara Kaufman,Amy Weaver,Chung-Il Wi,Brian A Lynch
Background: Early childhood weight trajectory is associated with future risk for obesity. However, little is known about the association of birth weight and weight trajectories before age 5.5 years with severe adult obesity. Methods: This study used a nested case-control design of 785 matched sets of cases and controls matched 1:1 on age and gender from a 1976 to 1982 birth cohort in Olmsted County
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The Combined Effects of Social Determinants of Health on Childhood Overweight and Obesity. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-29 Miaya Blasingame,Lauren R Samuels,William J Heerman
Background: To characterize the association between multiple social determinants of health (SDOH) and overweight and obesity among US children. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using the 2016-2020 National Survey of Children's Health. SDOH domains consisted of Economic Stability, Social and Community Context, Neighborhood and Built Environment, and Health Care Access and Quality. We
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Risk of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-23 Yixuan Zhu,Nian-Nian Wang,Da Pan,Shaokang Wang
This study was performed to explore the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the risk of overweight/obesity in both children and adolescents. The PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for relevant studies published before July 12, 2022. Studies with data for calculating the odds ratio (OR) of childhood overweight/obesity and ADHD were
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Examination of Prediabetes and Diabetes Testing Among US Pediatric Patients with Overweight or Obesity Using an Electronic Health Record. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Brook Belay,Emily M Kraus,Renee Porter,Samantha Lange Pierce,Lyudmyla Kompaniyets,Elizabeth A Lundeen,Giuseppina Imperatore,Heidi M Blanck,Alyson B Goodman
Background: Youth with excess weight are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Guidelines recommend screening for prediabetes and/or T2DM after 10 years of age or after puberty in youth with excess weight who have ≥1 risk factor(s) for T2DM. Electronic health records (EHRs) offer an opportunity to study the use of tests to detect diabetes in youth. Methods: We examined the frequency of (1)
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Efficacy of a Primary Care eHealth Obesity Treatment Pilot Intervention Developed for Vulnerable Pediatric Patients. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-09 Joshua S Yudkin,Marlyn A Allicock,Folefac D Atem,Carol A Galeener,Sarah E Messiah,Sarah E Barlow
Background: Challenges to treat excess weight in primary care settings include time constraints during encounters and barriers to multiple visits for patient families, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds. Dynamo Kids! (DK), a bilingual (English/Spanish) e-health intervention, was created to address these system-level challenges. This pilot study assessed the effect of DK use on parent-reported
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Maternal Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Is Associated with Higher BMI Among Preschool-Aged Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Katherine J Barrett,Sarah Hibbs-Shipp,Savannah Hobbs,Richard E Boles,Tracy L Nelson,Susan L Johnson,Laura L Bellows
Childhood obesity is an ongoing concern in the United States. Higher weight status in early childhood is associated with higher weight status at older ages. The Maternal Obesity Matters (MOMs) Study investigated associations between maternal risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and child BMI z-scores (BMIz) among preschool-aged children. This cross-sectional exploratory study included mothers and their
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The Relationship Between Experiences of Pain Among Youth with Obesity and Health-Related Quality of Life: The Role of Functional Limitation, Sleep, and Depressive Symptoms. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Christopher B Theriault,Joanne DiPlacido,William T Zempsky,Melissa Santos
Background: Pediatric obesity is a growing concern in the United States and has been linked to negative psychological health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and decreased quality of life. Obesity is a complex disease that is influenced by several environmental and social factors that are often out of an individuals' control. The etiology of pain in youth with obesity is not well understood. There
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Using Real-World Electronic Health Record Data to Assess Chronic Disease Screening in Children: A Case Study of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Emily M Kraus,Samantha Lange Pierce,Renee Porter,Lyudmyla Kompaniyets,Miriam B Vos,Heidi M Blanck,Raymond J King,Alyson B Goodman
Background: Data sources for assessing pediatric chronic diseases and associated screening practices are rare. One example is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a common chronic liver disease prevalent among children with overweight and obesity. If undetected, NAFLD can cause liver damage. Guidelines recommend screening for NAFLD using alanine aminotransferase (ALT) tests in children ≥9 years
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Patient-Reported Outcomes to Describe Global Health and Family Relationships in Pediatric Weight Management. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Erinn T Rhodes,Thao-Ly T Phan,Elizabeth R Earley,Ihuoma Eneli,Matthew A Haemer,Nikki C Highfield,Saba Khan,Grace Kim,Shelley Kirk,Elizabeth Monti Sullivan,Janis M Stoll,Lloyd N Werk,Karen Askov Zeribi,Christopher B Forrest,Carole Lannon,
Background: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can assess chronic health. The study aims were to pilot a survey through the PEDSnet Healthy Weight Network (HWN), collecting PROs in tertiary care pediatric weight management programs (PWMP) in the United States, and demonstrate that a 50% enrollment rate was feasible; describe PROs in this population; and explore the relationship between child/family characteristics
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Associations Between Household Frequency of Cooking Dinner and Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Dietary Quality Among US Children and Adolescents. Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-16 Anna Claire Tucker,Euridice Martinez-Steele,Cindy W Leung,Julia A Wolfson
Introduction: Dietary quality is poor and intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) is high among children and adolescents in the United States. Low dietary quality and high UPF intake are associated with obesity and higher risk of diet-related chronic diseases. It is unknown whether household cooking behavior is related to improved dietary quality and lower consumption of UPFs among US children and adolescents
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Body Mass Index and Gut Microbiome: A Cluster-Randomized, Controlled, Pilot Feasibility Study Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-02 Marilyn Frenn, Nita Salzman, Vy Lam, Mary Holtz, Andrea Moosreiner, Mauricio Garnier-Villarreal
Background: Prebiotic fiber has been examined as a way to foster gut bacteria less associated with obesity. Tests of prebiotic fiber in reducing obesity have been conducted mainly in animals, adults, and Caucasians when the highest obesity rates are in African American and Latinx youth. Response to prebiotic fiber is determined by the pre-existing intestinal microbiota. The type of microbiota varies
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“We Feel Like We Are in It Alone”: A Mixed-Methods Study of Pediatric Primary Care Barriers for Weight Management Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Sheryl Johnson, Simran Gupta, Eleanor Mackey, Kristy McCarron, Laura Fischer, Domonique Panton, Kofi Essel
Background: Obesity is a chronic multifactorial disease affecting approximately one in five youth. Many pediatric clinical strategies focus on behavioral change/lifestyle modification efforts, but are limited by their intensity and muted by their inability to address the sociocultural contexts of obesity. The primary objective of the study was to explore primary care pediatric clinicians' current barriers/management
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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Outcomes of a Father-Focused Childhood Obesity Prevention Program for Low-Income Families with Preschool-Age Children Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Amy R. Mobley, Kim M. Gans, Kari Adamsons, Tania B. Huedo-Medina
Background: Few childhood obesity prevention interventions have focused exclusively on fathers, particularly in low-income families. The objectives of this study were to determine feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of a father-focused childhood obesity prevention program for low-income families with preschool children (ages 3–5 years old).
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RAISE (Raising Infants to Be Smart Eaters) Pilot Study Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Ilona Hale, Terri Fergus, Holly Buhler, Megan Purcell, Shazhan Amed
Background: Many of the complex determinants of obesity originate during infancy when small changes in the environment can permanently influence appetite, behavior, and energy metabolism. Parent feeding style (“how” rather than “what” to feed) has emerged as a potentially important factor in early obesity prevention.
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Parental Perspectives Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Their Children Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Shriya Tanti, Jonathan P. Troost, Elias Samuels, Athena Mckay, Theresa Kowalski-Dobson, Donald Vereen, Noelle Gorka, Vaishali Nambiar, Kent Key, Bettina Campbell, Ella Greene-Moton, Luther Evans, Sarah Bailey, Kendra Juliette, Arlene Sparks, E. Hill DeLoney, Patricia Piechowski, Susan J. Woolford
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought profound changes to the health of families worldwide. Yet, there is limited research regarding its impact on children. The pandemic may exacerbate factors associated with excess weight, which is particularly concerning due to the potential association between excess weight and severity of COVID-19 infection. This study investigates parental perspectives
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Changes in Adiposity without Impacting Bone Health in Nine- to Twelve-Year-Old Children with Overweight and Obesity after a One-Year Family-Centered Lifestyle Behavior Intervention Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Tamara R. Cohen, Ivy L. Mak, Sarah-Eve Loiselle, Popi Kasvis, Tom J. Hazell, Catherine A. Vanstone, Celia Rodd, Hope A. Weiler
Background: Few family-centered lifestyle interventions (FCLIs) for children with overweight or obesity (OW/OB) have assessed regional adiposity and bone health. This study assessed changes in adiposity in 9- to 12-year olds with OW/OB in a 1-year FCLI.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Other Child, Family, and Community Risk Factors for Obesity among Children and Adolescents Aged Ten to Seventeen Years in the United States: A Mediation Analysis Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Acadia W. Buro, Abraham Salinas-Miranda, Jennifer Marshall, Heewon L. Gray, Russell S. Kirby
Background: This study explored whether there are mediated effects of child and family risk in the association between community and organizational risk and obesity among children and adolescents aged 10–17 years using 2017–2018 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) data, addressing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring conditions.
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Could Celiac Disease and Overweight/Obesity Coexist in School-Aged Children and Adolescents? A Systematic Review Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Rachele De Giuseppe, Francesca Bergomas, Federica Loperfido, Francesca Giampieri, Giorgia Preatoni, Valeria Calcaterra, Hellas Cena
Background: Celiac disease (CD) is a multifactorial, immune-mediated enteropathic disorder that may occur at any age with heterogeneous clinical presentation. In the last years, unusual manifestations have become very frequent, and currently, it is not so uncommon to diagnose CD in subjects with overweight or obesity, especially in adults; however, little is known in the pediatric population. This
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Prevalence and Severity of Chronic Conditions among Adolescents with Obesity Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-30 Kathryn E. Kyler, Amy Houtrow, Matt Hall
Childhood obesity prevalence continues to increase, and may be coupled with a rise in rates of chronic conditions tied to obesity. We compared the prevalence and severity of 14 chronic conditions between adolescents aged 10–17 years with and without obesity using the 2018–2019 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH). Chi square tests assessed differences in chronic condition prevalence across weight
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Black Parents' Perceptions and Barriers to Limiting Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among Young Children: A Social Cognitive Theory Application Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-26 Chisom B. Okoli, Nicole Arrington, Jori Hall, Trena Paulus, Isa Miles, Josephine Shieh, Kassidy Sharpe, Caree J. Cotwright
Introduction: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are a major contributor to obesity among young children 0 to 5 years of age. In addition, parental beverage intake influences children's beverage intake.
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Effectiveness of a Scalable mHealth Intervention for Children with Overweight and Obesity Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-23 Elissa Jelalian, Katherine Darling, Gary D. Foster, Thea Runyan, Michelle I. Cardel
Background: Multicomponent interventions are the first line of treatment for pediatric obesity, but are challenging to access. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions hold promise as they address commonly cited barriers for attending in person programs and have potential for wide scale dissemination.
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Do Individual Characteristics and Social Support Increase Children's Use of an MHealth Intervention? Findings from the Evaluation of a Behavior Change MHealth App, Aim2Be Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Alysha L. Deslippe, Olivia De-Jongh González, E. Jean Buckler, Geoff D.C. Ball, Josephine Ho, Annick Bucholz, Katherine M. Morrison, Louise C. Mâsse
Purpose: Mobile health (mHealth) apps may support improved health behavior practice among youth living in larger bodies. However, long-term use is low, limiting effectiveness. This study evaluated whether youths' motivation, satisfaction, engagement with social features, or parent co-participation supported long-term use of an app named Aim2Be.
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Real-World Experience of the Efficacy and Safety of Phentermine Use in Adolescents: A Case Series Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Awab I. Ali Ibrahim, Brenna Mendoza, Fatima Cody Stanford, Sonali Malhotra
Background: Pharmacotherapy has emerged as a practical option for weight management in pediatrics. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of phentermine use in pediatric patients with obesity.
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Food and Beverage Product Appearances in Educational, Child-Targeted YouTube Videos Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Krystle A. Tsai, Pamela Pan, Cheryl Liang, Anastassia Stent-Torriani, Lulu Prat, Omni Cassidy, Jennifer L. Pomeranz, Marie A. Bragg
Background: Food advertisement exposure is associated with children's increased caloric intake, but little is known about food/beverage placements in child-oriented educational YouTube videos. We aimed to quantify the prevalence of food/beverages in these videos and assess their nutritional quality.
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Influences of Child Temperament and Household Chaos on Preschoolers' Emotional Eating Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Sehyun Ju, Samantha Iwinski, Barbara H. Fiese, Brent A. McBride, Kelly K. Bost
Background: Emotional eating has been linked to child temperament and family environment factors, such as household chaos. However, few studies have examined how child and home characteristics independently and together influence children's overeating and undereating in response to negative emotions.
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Are Students Paid to Market Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Peers? A Review of University Pouring Rights Contracts Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Elyse R. Grossman, Eva Greenthal, Katherine Marx, Martha Ruffin, Stephanie Lucas, Sara E. Benjamin-Neelon
Background: Many university students regularly consume sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), which are associated with obesity and related chronic diseases. Moreover, students are strongly influenced by both their peers and product marketing. Our exploratory study examined pouring rights contracts between universities and beverage companies, focusing on provisions establishing campus/brand ambassador positions
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Relationship between Gestational Weight Gain Rate Trajectory and Overweight in Offspring at Three Years of Age Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 He Xu, Lei Wu, Heng Lu, Yexiu Sun, Di Wu, Yan He, Lugang Yu, Hao Peng, Hongmei Li
Background: The incidence of childhood obesity has increased rapidly, and its relationship with adult diseases is constantly being revealed. Maternal factors have been shown to play an important role in the growth and development of newborns. In this article, we explored the relationship between the gestational weight gain (GWG) rate and overweight/obesity in offspring at 3 years of age.
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Food Waste, Preference, and Cost: Perceived Barriers and Self-Reported Food Service Best Practices in Family Child Care Homes Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Divya Patel, Daisy Butzer, Bethany D. Williams, Dipti A. Dev, Diane Horm, Denise Finneran, Bryce Lowery, Janis E. Campbell, Susan B. Sisson
Background: Family Child Care Homes (FCCHs) are a setting where providers care for children at their own residence. FCCHs face unique challenges and children may not always receive optimal nutrition and have higher risk of obesity compared to other programs. The objective of this study was to determine differences in food service best practices scores between FCCHs who did/did not perceive barriers
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“Som la Pera,” a School-Based, Peer-Led Social Marketing Intervention to Engage Spanish Adolescents in a Healthy Lifestyle: A Parallel-Cluster Randomized Controlled Study Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Magaly Aceves-Martins, Elisabet Llauradó, Lucia Tarro, Ignasi Papell-Garcia, Jordi Prades-Tena, Helle Kettner-Høeberg, Francesc Puiggròs, Lluís Arola, Amy Davies, Montse Giralt, Rosa Solà
Background: Encouraging adolescents to adopt healthy lifestyles can be challenging. The aim of the “Som la Pera” study was to engage adolescents by applying new strategies to increase both their fruit and vegetable consumption and their physical activity (PA), while reducing their sedentary behavior (screen time per day).
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Families Chose In-Person Visits over Telehealth for Pediatric Weight Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Robert Siegel, Kristin Stackpole, Shelley Kirk, Roohi Kharofa
Background: With the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, telehealth was implemented as a method of care delivery in many pediatric weight management programs (PWMPs). To compare patient/family preference of telehealth vs. in-person visits, we analyzed patient visits during a period when families were given the option of scheduling in-person or telehealth visits for both new and
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Successful Virtual Delivery of a Group Childhood Healthy Weight Program Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Sarah E. Barlow, Anna Lorenzi, Aleksei Reid, Rong Huang, Priya Garigipati, Sarah E. Messiah
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Get Up & Go program, an established effective 10-week healthy weight program for children ages 6–14 years provided free to families, has offered the option of a synchronous virtual delivery. Pre- and postassessments include a parental questionnaire about child's health behaviors, and weight and height measurements of children. Over 3 cycles, 116 and 107 families
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Parental Reasons for Engaging in or Avoiding Weight Talk with Children Child. Obes. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-07 Ellen V. Pudney, Rebecca M. Puhl, Linda C. Halgunseth, Marlene B. Schwartz
Parental weight talk with children can have negative consequences; yet, it is not well understood why parents engage in it and if demographic differences exist. Utilizing the extant qualitative literature, we developed two scales to quantitatively examine parental reasons for engaging in and avoiding weight talk. An Internet sample of 408 US parents (64% mothers; 34% White, 33% Black, and 32% Hispanic/Latinx)