Calcaterra Valeria, Cena Hellas, Loperfido Federica, Porri Debora, Basilico Sara, Gazzola Cassandra, Ricciardi Rizzo Cecilia, Conti Maria Vittoria, Luppino Giovanni, Wasniewska Malgorzata Gabriela, Zuccotti Gianvincenzo
Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children's Hospital, 20154 Milano, Italy.
Nutrients. 2024 Dec 30;17(1):123. doi: 10.3390/nu17010123.
Introduction Emerging evidence suggests an association between obesity and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs). Childhood obesity and FGIDs share many common features, such as high prevalence in the pediatric population, risk factors related to diet and lifestyle, gut microbiota impairments, and psychological distress. This narrative review aims to summarize the main evidence regarding FGIDs in childhood obesity, with a specific focus on the role of diet and its impact on the microbiota. Additionally, the review highlights potential common-ground solutions for preventing and managing both obesity and FGIDs. Methods A comprehensive PubMed search was conducted. Keywords used included terms related to children and adolescents, obesity, functional gastrointestinal disorders, and microbiota. Results The review emphasizes the importance of holistic, multidisciplinary approaches to managing symptoms. In addition to nutrition education, physical activity, and medical care, complementary strategies such as psychological interventions and personalized dietary modifications (e.g., low-FODMAP and fiber-enriched diets) are critical. Given the interplay between gut microbiota alterations, obesity, and FGIDs, microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, and integrative support shows significant promise. However, the variability in current evidence underlines the need for robust longitudinal studies to develop standardized protocols and maximize treatment efficacy. Conclusions Bridging gaps in knowledge and practice with an integrated, evidence-based framework could improve patient outcomes and deepen understanding of the complex relationship between metabolic and gastrointestinal health in children and adolescents.
引言 新出现的证据表明肥胖与功能性胃肠疾病(FGIDs)之间存在关联。儿童肥胖和FGIDs有许多共同特征,例如在儿科人群中的高患病率、与饮食和生活方式相关的风险因素、肠道微生物群损伤以及心理困扰。本叙述性综述旨在总结关于儿童肥胖中FGIDs的主要证据,特别关注饮食的作用及其对微生物群的影响。此外,该综述强调了预防和管理肥胖及FGIDs的潜在共同解决方案。方法 进行了全面的PubMed搜索。使用的关键词包括与儿童和青少年、肥胖、功能性胃肠疾病和微生物群相关的术语。结果 该综述强调了采用整体、多学科方法来管理症状的重要性。除了营养教育、体育活动和医疗护理外,心理干预和个性化饮食调整(如低发酵寡糖、双糖、单糖和多元醇饮食以及富含纤维的饮食)等补充策略也至关重要。鉴于肠道微生物群改变、肥胖和FGIDs之间的相互作用,通过益生菌、益生元和综合支持进行微生物群调节显示出巨大的前景。然而,当前证据的可变性突出了开展强有力的纵向研究以制定标准化方案并最大化治疗效果的必要性。结论 通过一个综合的、基于证据的框架弥合知识和实践中的差距,可以改善患者的治疗效果,并加深对儿童和青少年代谢与胃肠健康之间复杂关系的理解。
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