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Abstract
Obesity is a global and constantly growing health problem of modern humanity. Except in economically developed
countries, it is increasingly common in developing countries as well.

It is significantly more common in adults than in children, as well as in women than in men.

It is estimated that around 10% of school-aged children in the world are over nourished, of which a quarter are obese.

Numerous studies show that in parallel with the expansion of obesity, the frequency of its severity also increases, as well as
the number and severity of the complications it carries. In addition, it has been proven that the majority of obese children

and adolescents remain permanently obese, and that pre-adult obesity, apart from its immediate consequences,
significantly contributes to cardiovascular and other problems in adulthood. Therefore, optimal nutrition during childhood

is an extremely important factor, not only for health and adequate growth and development but also for the prevention of
obesity and its consequences in the later stages of life.

Keywords: obesity, children and adolescents, prevention

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