Frontiers in Pediatrics | Pediatric Obesity

Original Research

Published on 01 Dec 2025

The combined effect of dietary live microbe intake and physical activity on overweight or obesity in children and adolescents aged 2–17 years: a cross-sectional study from the NHANES

in Pediatric Obesity

Shanhu Wang
Xiaoli Chen
Yangyang Wu

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1653786

267 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Nov 2025

Longitudinal study on ultrasound assessment of peripheral arterial elasticity and liver stiffness for evaluating clinical intervention efficacy in children with obesity

in Pediatric Obesity

Ning Zheng
Qiaosheng Jiang
Lizhen Zou
Xiaodan Fang
Yunjiao Zhang

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1604576

460 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 17 Nov 2025

Comparing the impact of in-person vs. virtual 10-week family-based childhood obesity management program on anthropometric, cardiometabolic, and mental health outcomes

in Pediatric Obesity

Alexandra J. Heidl
Daisy Sun
Claudia Faustini
Madelaine Gierc
Andy Bains
Tamara R. Cohen

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1669107

561 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Sep 2025

Plasma amino acid profiles in pediatric obesity: potential biomarkers for the early assessment of metabolic risk

in Pediatric Obesity

Ece Öge Enver
Aydın Duygu
Pınar Vatansever
Bilal Yılmaz
Yasemin Akın

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1631302

2,714 views

Editorial

Published on 04 Sep 2025

Editorial: Novel approaches to diet, exercise, and drugs in childhood obesity and metabolic diseases

in Pediatric Obesity

Kexin Zhang
Xuan Li
Sen Li
Xiaodong Sun

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1685450

2,405 views

Hypothesis and Theory

Published on 02 Sep 2025

Overview of prevention and treatment approaches: a summary from the European association for research on obesity in childhood “Prevention of Obesity” symposium

in Pediatric Obesity

Paula Moliterno
Kurt Widhalm

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1607237

2,141 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Aug 2025

Classification of overweight/obesity among Saudi adolescents relative to lifestyle behaviors using the IOTF or WHO reference standards

in Pediatric Obesity

Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Amal Alhakami
Ahlam M. Alotaibi

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1607811

2,086 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Aug 2025

Development and validation of a non-invasive prediction model for identifying high-risk children with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

in Pediatric Obesity

Yuan Xiaowu
Dong Jian
Wen Yizhu
Ma Ting
Tong Jin
Wei Juan
Wang Sirui
Wang Jinli
He Yuchen
Zhao Huan

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1625864

1,925 views

Study Protocol

Published on 23 Jul 2025

Kindergarten-based obesity prevention trial based on self-regulation strategy: study protocol of the Wuhan preschoolers’ healthy start project

in Pediatric Obesity

Wenli Dong
Yimin Wang
Ke Xu
Miyuan Wang
Wenqi Xia
Fengyan Chen
Paiziyeti Tuerxun
Yanfen Jiang
Mengna Wei
Jiameng Zhou

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1611282

2,445 views

Systematic Review

Published on 18 Jul 2025

Physical activity based interventions for reducing body mass index in children aged 6–12 years: a systematic review

in Pediatric Obesity

Nicolás Muñoz-Urtubia
Alejandro Vega-Muñoz
Guido Salazar-Sepúlveda
Miguel Ángel García-Gordillo
José Carmelo-Adsuar

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1449436

2,577 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 27 Jun 2025

Combined effects of maternal supplementation of iron, calcium, folic acid, and multivitamin during pregnancy on obesity in Chinese preschoolers born macrosomia

in Pediatric Obesity

Ming-Fei Yan
Esben Strodl
Wei-Kang Yang
Xiao-Na Yin
Guo-Min Wen
Deng-Li Sun
Dan-Xia Xian
Ya-Fen Zhao
Wei-Qing Chen

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1608521

2,236 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Jun 2025

Uncovering the inflammatory profile of obese children: examining the link between body mass index for age and insulin resistance in the Gaza Strip

in Pediatric Obesity

Balsam Said Abu Ghazza
Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi
Amany El Afifi

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1570803

1,711 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 09 Jun 2025

Nine anthropometric indices predict hepatic steatosis and assess liver health in adolescents: a population-based study

in Pediatric Obesity

Ruanchang Chen
Fangzheng Zhou
Jiayao Zhang
Huanjun Tong
Baochun Lu

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1558023

2,159 views

Clinical Trial

Published on 22 May 2025

Beyond BMI: a comprehensive approach to pediatric obesity assessment

in Pediatric Obesity

Norma Cipatli Ayuzo Del Valle
Perla Pérez-Treviño
Ana Carla Cepeda Lopez
Regina M. Murillo-Torres
Elena Cristina Castillo
Diego Gutierrez-Cantu
Oscar Tamez-Rivera
Mayela Paez Flores
Isabella Flores-Ayuzo
Luis Alberto Luévano-Martinez

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1597309

5,337 views
2 citations

Study Protocol

Published on 31 Mar 2025

FACILITY: feeding the family—the intergenerational approach to fight obesity, a cross-sectional study protocol

in Pediatric Obesity

Alessandra Vincenti
Valeria Calcaterra
Sara Santero
Giulia Viroli
Ilaria Di Napoli
Ginevra Biino
Luca Daconto
Mariaclaudia Cusumano
Gianvincenzo Zuccotti
Hellas Cena

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1450324

2,360 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Mar 2025

Physical activity as a protective factor in the mood of children and adolescents: association with overweight and obesity

in Pediatric Obesity

Alexandro Andrade
Keyla Mara dos Santos
Anderson D’Oliveira
Verônica Maria Claudino
Whyllerton Mayron da Cruz

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2025.1494998

2,590 views
2 citations