A Review of the Psychological Aspects of Childhood Obesity: Causes, Consequences and Treatment

Abstract

The psychological and social effects of the worldwide epidemic of childhood obesity are widespread. Psychosocial factors may play role in childhood fatness, and this has piqued the curiosity of researchers. Childhood obesity is connected through psychological and social consequences such as physical inactivity, negative social interactions, stress, depression and anxiety and lower self-esteem and symptoms of psychiatric dysfunction. The purpose of this review was to broaden knowledge of childhood obesity-related treatment, causes, and consequences. This article also elaborates the evidence-based diagnosis, current treatment involves dietary management, psychosocial involvement, behavioral modification and some traditional medicine used for the treatment of obesity.