The obesity. A multidisciplinary approach as a paradigm for teaching in the classroom

Authors

  • Gema Luciañez Sánchez Universitat Rovira i Virgili
  • Anna Solé-Llussà Universitat de Lleida
  • Cristina Valls Bautista Universitat Rovira i Virgili

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v42i0.87153

Keywords:

Endocrinology, Genetics, Microbiota, Obesity, Energy balance, adolescence, nutrition

Abstract

Obesity has become a serious health problem worldwide and, in particular, childhood obesity. Obesity is a current problem that requires intervention in many areas, including education. From school, obesity is considered as the increase in energy consumption through foods rich in sugars and fats, giving this problem a simplistic approach when it really is a complex illness. In this sense, it would be necessary for teachers to know the importance of the different factors that influence an increase in obesity, a lifestyle and a healthy diet, exposure to endocrine disruptors, genetics, chronodisruption, or the microbiota. This article aims to review the main factors involved in the development of obesity that allows teachers to plan holistic obesity prevention strategies by developing healthy skills and habits in the student.

Author Biographies

  • Gema Luciañez Sánchez, Universitat Rovira i Virgili

    Estudiante de doctorado del programa "Nutrición y metabolismo" del Departamento de Bioquímica y Biotecnología de la Universidad Rovira i Virgili.

  • Anna Solé-Llussà, Universitat de Lleida

    Professora de didáctica de las ciencias en la Universitat de Lleida.

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Published

01-10-2021

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Original Research Article

How to Cite

Luciañez Sánchez, G., Solé-Llussà, A., & Valls Bautista, C. (2021). The obesity. A multidisciplinary approach as a paradigm for teaching in the classroom. Retos, 42, 353-364. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v42i0.87153