Obesidade infantil: a formação dos hábitos alimentares desde à primeira infância

Abstract

Childhood obesity shows increasing trends, mainly due to poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle present in the population. Therefore, it becomes increasingly important to determine the causes and consequences of this phenomenon, aiming to minimize the multiple problems generated by poor eating habits in childhood. In view of this, the main objective of this study was to understand the importance of eating habits from the early childhood of the individual, as it relates to childhood obesity and its influence in the short and long term. To achieve the objectives, the methodology used was the review of studies relevant to the theme through the search for articles published between 2015 and 2021. With this, the results obtained in the research reveal that behavior and the environment are the main factors that contribute to the growth of the population of obese children and adolescents, affecting the physical, emotional and social health in all aspects related to their well-being. It is understood that measures to promote and prevent childhood obesity, such as food education and re-education, changes in eating habits and the lifestyle of children and their families are essential to control and combat childhood obesity. It is concluded that the promotion of healthy eating behavior should happen in early childhood and continue throughout life, strengthening health mechanisms and contributing to the fight against bad eating habits.Keywords: Obesity, children, family, Eating habits, Quality of life.