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On World Obesity Day, we reaffirm our commitment to prevention, early diagnosis, and comprehensive management of childho...
03/04/2026

On World Obesity Day, we reaffirm our commitment to prevention, early diagnosis, and comprehensive management of childhood obesity.
Every intervention matters.
Every child deserves a healthy future.

More information at: https://www.fispghan.org/index.php/world-obesity-day

FISPGHAN urges governments, healthcare professionals, parents, schools, and industry leaders to take urgent steps in:✅ S...
03/04/2026

FISPGHAN urges governments, healthcare professionals, parents, schools, and industry leaders to take urgent steps in:
✅ Strengthening childhood obesity prevention programs through early-life nutrition and education.
✅ Implementing school-based health initiatives that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
✅ Regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods to children and improving food labeling policies.
✅ Advocating for policies that create healthier food environments and reduce socioeconomic barriers to healthy living.
https://www.fispghan.org/index.php/world-obesity-day

Children may develop overweight when their calorie intake from food and beverages exceeds the energy they burn through d...
03/03/2026

Children may develop overweight when their calorie intake from food and beverages exceeds the energy they burn through daily movement and physical activity.
Children who are overweight have a higher likelihood of remaining overweight into adulthood, increasing their risk of chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes.
Improving eating habits and increasing physical activity can support children in achieving and maintaining a healthier weight.

Children need environments that make healthy choices easier.Proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and reduced sed...
03/03/2026

Children need environments that make healthy choices easier.
Proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and reduced sedentary behavior are fundamental pillars.
Creating healthy environments is a shared responsibility.

World Obesity Day reminds us that prevention begins in childhood.Promoting healthy habits from the earliest years of lif...
03/03/2026

World Obesity Day reminds us that prevention begins in childhood.
Promoting healthy habits from the earliest years of life is key to reducing the risk of metabolic diseases in the future. Early action makes the difference.

03/03/2026

Check our video about Preventing Childhood Obesity and share it with your patients families.

Childhood obesity is not just a matter of weight. It is associated with type 2 diabetes, liver disease, hypertension, an...
03/02/2026

Childhood obesity is not just a matter of weight. It is associated with type 2 diabetes, liver disease, hypertension, and increased cardiovascular risk. Addressing it requires a comprehensive, evidence-based approach.

03/02/2026

Dr. Berthold Koletzko (President of the European Academy of Paediatrics) talks to us about the importance of physical activity and the prevention of obesity.

World Obesity Day reminds us that prevention begins in childhood. Promoting healthy habits from the earliest years of li...
03/02/2026

World Obesity Day reminds us that prevention begins in childhood. Promoting healthy habits from the earliest years of life is key to reducing the risk of metabolic diseases in the future. Early action makes the difference.

Obesity is not just an adult issue. Childhood obesity is rising rapidly, with rates among school-aged children increasin...
02/27/2026

Obesity is not just an adult issue. Childhood obesity is rising rapidly, with rates among school-aged children increasing almost fivefold since 1975, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

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