Childhood obesity: the problem hidden in plain sight

Obesidad infantil: el problema oculto a la vista

Abstract

Obesity is defined as the excessive accumulation of fat of multifactorial origin and represents a risk for the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Currently, Mexico is one of the countries with the highest rate of overweight and obesity in the world, present in both adults and children. In the case of childhood obesity, its prevalence is increasing at the national level, as is the presence of chronic diseases at an early age. Despite its multifactorial origin, 95% of cases of childhood obesity present environmental components due to culture, sedentary lifestyle and eating habits of the population