OBESIDADE INFANTIL E AS AÇÕES DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE ENFERMAGEM ÀS MEDIDAS DE APOIO À PREVENÇÃO E REDUÇÃO DAS COMPLICAÇÕES: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA

Abstract

Childhood obesity is a constantly growing public health problem and is increasingly seen in children. Studies indicate that factors such as lifestyle habits may be related to the problem, and since it can bring harm throughout life, it is necessary to carry out strategic actions to prevent the disease. Objective: To describe childhood obesity prevention strategies and their benefits, as well as nursing as co-responsible for this activity and care. Method: This is an integrative literature review carried out by searching the main Virtual Health Library (BVS) database by accessing the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS); Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System On-Line (MEDLINE); It collects SUS and the Nursing Database (BDENF). The descriptors used were:

“Pediatric obesity”, “Pediatric obesity” and “risk factors”, “Pediatric obesity” and “nurse” and “Obesity” and “nursing care”. The following inclusion criteria were applied: Full articles, in Portuguese, between the years 2017 and 2021. Results: Given the range of potential factors for the development of childhood obesity and the complications of the disease, the nurse is an important ally of children's health in terms of preventing the problem and especially in the context of primary health care (PHC). Conclusion: In addition to the nursing professional and their skills, the inclusion of parents in childhood obesity prevention strategies is an important factor, since the child tends to acquire family habits. And communication and guidance in this activity becomes essential.