Childhood Obesity

Aims & Scope

Childhood Obesity is the only peer-reviewed journal that delivers actionable, real-world obesity prevention and weight management strategies for children and adolescents.

Health disparities and cultural sensitivities are addressed, and plans and protocols are recommended to effect change at the family, school, and community level.

The Journal also reports on the problem of access to effective healthcare and delivers evidence-based solutions to overcome these barriers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6849

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	462

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.793

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Childhood Obesity and Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes Ratio in the Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 333

  Authors: Cláudia Maria dos Santos Pereira, Karina Ferreira, Paula Midori, Lúcio Fábio Caldas, Michelle, Thaís Manzano

• Urban-Rural Differences in Childhood and Adolescent Obesity in the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 278

  Authors: James Allen, Asal Mohamadi

• Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Obesity among Children and Adolescents: A Review of Systematic Literature Reviews

  Citation: 209

  Authors: Amélie, Sophie

• Dietary Patterns and Childhood Obesity Risk: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 209

  Authors: Rafaela, Emil, Maria Alice Altenburg de

• New School Meal Regulations Increase Fruit Consumption and Do Not Increase Total Plate Waste

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Marlene B., Kathryn E., Margaret, Nicole, Jeannette R.

• A Review of Snacking Patterns among Children and Adolescents: What Are the Implications of Snacking for Weight Status?

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Nicole, Mary

• Prevalence of Compliance with a New Physical Activity Guideline for Preschool-Age Children

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Russell R., Jennifer R., William H., Karin A., Marsha, Cheryl L.

• School Year Versus Summer Differences in Child Weight Gain: A Narrative Review

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Tom, Teresia, Craig, Sheryl, Jennette, Tzu-An, Lisa, Janice

• The Relationship between Childhood Obesity, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Race/Ethnicity: Lessons from Massachusetts

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Robert, Taylor F., Anne, Alan, Robert, MinKyoung, Rachel, Nicole, Eva, Qingmei, Elizabeth A., Kim A.

• Parenting Dimensions and Styles: A Brief History and Recommendations for Future Research

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Thomas G.

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