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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoIntervenciones de enfermería en pacientes con obesidad infantil(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2021) Guerrero Cobos, Andrea Michelle; García Ordóñez, Galo Fabián; 0706063765Child obesity is a growing pathology worldwide caused by the increase of fat tissue. At present, children are a vulnerable group for this disease which brings with it complications and a poor prognosis for the development of chronic degenerative diseases in adulthood. Methodology: A literature review was conducted based on the search for information in different scientific databases, such as Scopus, PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, Medigraphic, Redalyc, Scielo, and documents from the institutional page of the World Health Organization, selecting 50 articles, between the years 2016-2021, in several languages, to obtain the necessary information and answer the questions posed in this work. Results: Childhood obesity is more prevalent in the male sex, within the triggering risk factors are genetic and environmental factors, the latter having greater influence; for a correct diagnosis, the body mass index and growth curves by age should be taken into account, the nursing staff should intervene both in prevention, diagnosis, and timely treatment. Conclusions: worldwide, childhood obesity is a prevalent pathology, environmental risk factors play an important role, prevention should be improved by focusing on changes in habits: nutritional, physical activity and psychosocial, nursing intervention should be oriented in the education of parents and children to improve the health status and prevent future complications. Keywords: Pediatric obesity, risk factors, diagnosis, nursing care.