Parental influence on childhood obesity: A review

Abstract

The issue ofchildhood obesity is expanding at an accelerated rate compared to previous generations. Both medical and societal conesquences have arisen from thispredicament in children and adults. The significance of parental influence asa factor is of key interest in developing possible prevention programs. Threemajor categories of focus are parental control, attitudes, and behavior inassociation with childhood overweight and obesity. This comprehendsive systematic and evidence-based review summarizes currently published results, as well as addresses gaps and flawswhich should be included in future research on pediatric obesity and parentalinfluence.