Pediatria pre prax 3/2017
Obesity in children and adolescents
Obesity is the most common metabolic disorder. Its accompanied complications affect the prognosis of the child. We might detect of glucose and lipid metabolism as well as organ damage already in children. The aim of treatment is not only a stabilization of body weight but mainly to eliminate the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
Keywords: obesity, childhood, metabolic syndrome
