This journal focuses on childhood obesity, examining its treatment, prevention, and associated health and economic impacts. Articles explore various interventions, including lifestyle modifications, medication, and bariatric surgery, for adolescents and children. The scope also encompasses the study of factors influencing obesity, such as feeding practices, socioeconomic status, and genetic predispositions, as well as the evaluation of health promotion strategies in different settings.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ1
Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismQ2
Nutrition and DieteticsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Pediatrics
Scopus Categories
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthNutrition and DieteticsEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Obesity, Physical Activity, DietObesity and Health PracticesEating Disorders and BehaviorsChild Nutrition and Feeding IssuesHealth and Lifestyle StudiesFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsBirth, Development, and HealthChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentChild Nutrition and Water AccessChild and Adolescent Health