Inpatient lifestyle interventions to treat childhood obesity

Abstract

Beyond surgical and pharmacological therapies, there are several forms of lifestyle interventions in the treatment of childhood obesity. These are of great relevance as they focus on changing the behavior of the children and thus addressing an important key feature in the pathway of the development of obesity. Even in severe cases of childhood obesity, this strategy has the potential to be effective. However, studies are needed to clarify the potential predictors for failing or succeeding by participating in such programs to finally know in which individuals more intensive strategies (e.g., surgery) are necessary.