Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: The Role of Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Educational Interventions
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Pediatric Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 April 2025) | Viewed by 1058
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physical activity; health promotion; children; nutrition; public health
Interests: metabolic syndrome; childhood nutrition; human milk; obesity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue on “Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: The Role of Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Educational Interventions”.
Pediatric overweight and obesity represent significant public health challenges, with long-term implications for the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. The rise in these conditions is multifactorial, driven by complex interactions between genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors. It is increasingly evident that a multidisciplinary approach—encompassing physical activity, exercise, nutrition, and public health strategies—is essential for effective prevention and treatment.
This Special Issue aims to gather the latest research on the prevention and management of pediatric overweight and obesity. We encourage submissions that explore the role of physical activity and exercise in promoting healthy weight, as well as studies on the impact of nutritional interventions, public health policies, and educational programs. We are particularly interested in research addressing the comorbidities associated with pediatric obesity, such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk factors, and psychological wellbeing. Additionally, innovative approaches to behavior change and long-term health promotion are welcome.
Moreover, we seek research focused on the critical role of schools and educational settings in fostering healthy behaviors, developing physical literacy, and providing the knowledge and skills necessary for long-term health and wellness.
By compiling a diverse range of studies and interventions, this Special Issue seeks to advance the understanding and management of pediatric overweight and obesity through integrated health approaches.
Dr. José Manuel Jurado Castro
Dr. Belén Pastor-Villaescusa
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- pediatric obesity
- physical activity
- exercise
- nutrition
- sports
- public health
- health promotion
- education
- physical literacy
- comorbidities
- preventive strategies
- behavioral interventions
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