Nutritional Intervention and Physical Activity in Obese Adolescents and Children
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Obesity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2025 | Viewed by 84
Special Issue Editors
2. PAFS Research Group, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha-Toledo Campus, 45004 Toledo, Spain
Interests: physical activity; obesity; active commuting; behavioral habits
Interests: physical activity; obesity; active commuting; behavioral habits
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Dear Colleagues,
Childhood and adolescent obesity pose significant global health challenges with enduring impacts on physical health, psychosocial well-being, and healthcare costs. The alarming prevalence of obesity in these age groups demands urgent attention from researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals.
Obesity's multifactorial nature is well documented and influenced by genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. Key among these are dietary habits and physical activity, which significantly affect obesity susceptibility from an early age. Understanding the complex interactions between nutrition, physical activity, and obesity is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Research highlights the need to investigate the efficacy of interventions targeting nutrition and physical activity to mitigate obesity's adverse health outcomes. These interventions hold the promise of improving quality of life for young individuals and reducing the burden on healthcare systems globally.
This Special Issue aims to synthesize current research findings and insights into effective strategies for preventing and managing obesity in children and adolescents. This aligns with the journal's scope by exploring the intersection of nutrition, physical activity, and public health. It will contribute valuable evidence-based recommendations for healthcare practices, policy development, and future research directions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic and its broader implications.
Dr. Cristina Romero-Blanco
Dr. Susana Aznar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nutrition
- physical activity
- intervention
- obesity
- children
- adolescents
- dietary modification
- exercise programs
- public health
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