Obesity in children: a growing problem

Sep 15, 2025 — 08:30 am - 10:00 AM
Forum Hall

Educational Session
Moderator:
Frank Jochum (Germany), Peter Szitanyi
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Interventions

8:30 AM9:00 AM

Epidemiology, ethiology and epigenetics

Grigoris RISVASEFAD
Description
Learning objectives:- To learn about the magnitude of the problem- To understand the causes of childhood obesity- To understand the role of epigenetic modifications in pediatric obesity
9:00 AM9:30 AM

Assessment of obesity in children. Consequences

Irena ALDHOON-HAINEROVAMedicine Charles University
Description
Learning objectives- To know about assessment of obesity in children- To Understand the consequences of obesity in childhood- To know the basics of obesity prevention in children
9:30 AM10:00 AM

Multimodal management of obesity in children

Jana MALIKOVAUniverzity Karlovy
Description
Learning objectives:- To know about lifestyle therapy for children with obesity- To know the pharmacological approach for children with obesity- To know strategies for long-term monitoring of success