Global relationship between parent and child obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Lee, Jun Hwa; Jin, Mi Hyeon; Lee, Hae Jeong

doi:10.3345/cep.2020.01620

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“…Many studies have indicated an association between the body mass category of a parent and that of their child, but the underlying mechanisms are not well established [ 50 , 51 , 52 ]. Evidence suggested that BMI and obesity are strongly correlated among biological parent-child pairs, but there are no significant intergenerational associations in these health traits among adoptive parent-child pairs [ 50 ].…”

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“…The relationship between excess weight of parents and children was higher in Asia than in Europe and the Middle East, as well as higher in high-income countries than in middle- or low-income countries. Furthermore, a stronger correlation was observed between excess weight from parents and children when both parents were obese than when only one of the parents was obese [ 52 ].…”

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Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Body Mass Composition of School-Age Children

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Leszczak

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The purpose of the study was to evaluate the components of overweight, obesity, and body mass components among children aged 7 to 13 years against important sociodemographic factors. The analyses considered 315 school-age children from 7 to 13 years of age (164 boys and 151 girls). Each subject was assessed for body weight and height, body weight category, and main sociodemographic factors. Body mass components of body mass (body-fat percentage (BFP), muscle tissue, fat-free mass (FFM), and total body water (TBW) levels) were evaluated using the electrical bioimpedance method (BIA) and the TANITA 780 MC analyzer. A statistical analysis showed significant differences between the body composition of children living in cities in relation to children living in small towns and villages, and no significant differences were found between the results of children living in small towns and children living in villages. The presence of statistically significant differences between the values of the parameters of body composition of the studied children was demonstrated depending on the level of education of their fathers. The presence of statistically significant relationships between BMI of mothers and BFP of their children (p = 0.003), FFM (p = 0.003), muscle tissue (p = 0.001), and TBW (p = 0.001) has been demonstrated. The higher content of adipose tissue in children is strongly dependent on the higher BMI and body mass category of the mother, as well as the lower level of education of the father. The place of residence also significantly affects both the body fat content and the total body water content of body hydration. Living in the city is associated with better body composition.

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Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Body Mass Composition of School-Age Children

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“…The family environment can affect the child's nutrition and physical activity habits; negative attitudes and behaviors can pave the way for the development of an obesogenic environment ( 6 ). For this reason, it is of utmost importance to children's nutritional habits to analyze the dynamics related to parental factors, diagnose and treat childhood obesity in the early period, and prevent adulthood obesity ( 7 ).…”

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“…Parental behaviors and the home environment are the most effective ways to acquire healthy eating and active lifestyles associated with eating habits and obesity ( 7 , 8 ). This effect might occur directly and indirectly, and the family's attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs play a role in this interaction ( 9 ).…”

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Exploring the understanding of how parenting influences the children's nutritional status, physical activity, and BMI

Kocaadam-Bozkurt

Sözlü²,

Macit-Çelebi³

2023

Front. Nutr.

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AimParental behaviors and the home environment are two of the most effective ways to adopt healthy eating and active lifestyles. For this reason, it is crucial to understand children's nutritional habits, analyze the dynamics related to parental factors, diagnose and treat childhood obesity in the early period, and prevent adulthood obesity. This study aimed to explore how parenting influences children's nutritional status, physical activity, and BMI.MethodsThe study involved 596 children with their parents. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews using the survey method. The survey consists of descriptive information (age, gender, educational status), anthropometric measurements, nutritional habits, Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Scale (FNPA), International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and 24-h dietary recall. The Mean Adequacy Ratio (MAR) was applied to assess dietary adequacy.ResultsMost mothers and fathers were overweight or obese (61.6 and 68.7%, respectively). 38.6% of boys and 23.1% of girls were overweight or obese. The FNPA score was positively correlated with MAR (p < 0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that children's BMI was negatively correlated with FNPA score, while maternal BMI and father's BMI were positively correlated (p < 0.05). Furthermore, dietary energy was not associated with the child's BMI but with dietary adequacy (p < 0.05). There was no evidence that family impacted children's physical activity.ConclusionThis study supports that parenting influences children's dietary intake and BMI. Adequate and balanced nutrition, regardless of dietary energy, may affect children's body weight. Family plays a significant role in influencing and forming children's lifestyle-related behaviors. Children's healthy eating and physical exercise habits can be encouraged through school-based programs involving families.

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“…Evidence indicates a strong relationship between parental (maternal, paternal, or both) obesity and offspring obesity [ 6 ]. In a very recent issue of Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics , Lee et al [ 7 ] reviewed relationship between parental (maternal, paternal, or both) obesity and offspring obesity. Additionally, parental education level, parental smoking status, parental employment status, monthly familial income, and number of household members are closely related to obesity [ 8 ].…”

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Pediatricians must consider familial environment when diagnosing and managing childhood obesity

Shim

2022

Clin Exp Pediatr

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Global relationship between parent and child obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Global relationship between parent and child obesity: a systematic review and meta-

Cited by 39 publications

References 46 publications

Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Body Mass Composition of School-Age Children

Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Body Mass Composition of School-Age Children

Exploring the understanding of how parenting influences the children's nutritional status, physical activity, and BMI

Pediatricians must consider familial environment when diagnosing and managing childhood obesity

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