Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

Original Article

General Pediatrics

Associations of routine breakfast and napping habits with early adiposity rebound by age 3 years: a population-based cohort study in Japan

Toshifumi Yodoshi

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(2):163-170. Published online October 22, 2025

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In a population‑based cohort of 74,466 children, 25% experienced early adiposity rebound (AR) by age 3. Daily breakfast and routine napping at 1.5 years were independently associated with lower odds of AR, while obesity at 1.5 years was a strong predictor. These modifiable routines could help delay AR and enable early identification during routine child health checks.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2025.01998

Nutrition

Differential effects of dietary and physical activity interventions on adiposity of children with obesity

Anekchoke Tangtongsoong, Chonnikant Visuthranukul, Yuda Chongpison, Sirinuch Chomtho

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(5):370-378. Published online February 3, 2025

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Question: How do dietary intake and physical activity affect body mass index (BMI) z scores and adiposity among children with obesity?
Finding: Higher dietary protein and fiber intakes were significantly associated with a decrease in BMI z scores and adiposity among children with obesity.
Meaning: Optimizing dietary interventions by focusing on protein and fiber intakes could be an effective strategy for managing childhood obesity.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2024.01347

Review Article

Endocrinology

The adiposity rebound in the 21st century children: meaning for what?

Min Jae Kang

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2018;61(12):375-380. Published online December 6, 2018

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With the increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity worldwide, early adiposity rebound, which is known to have a strong association with obesity, has recently been a focus of research. Early adiposity rebound is conventionally known to have a close relationship with non-communicable diseases. However, novel insights into early adiposity rebound have implied an acceleration of growth and puberty,...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2018.07227

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