Condutas nutricionais visando o controle da obesidade em crianças com Síndrome de Prader-Willi: uma revisão narrativa

Abstract

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition characterized by severe obesity due to alterations in the hypothalamus that affect appetite and satiety control. These factors make nutritional management a priority in the treatment of diagnosed children, since this approach, when appropriate, is essential in the prevention and control of obesity. The present study aimed to conduct a review of nutritional strategies for controlling obesity in children diagnosed with PWS. For this purpose, a narrative review of the literature was performed, covering studies on dietary interventions and nutritional management aimed at this population. The search for articles was carried out in the PubMed, Scielo and Lilacs databases, including studies that addressed nutritional interventions aimed at this population. The main nutritional strategies involve a diet with severe calorie restriction, rich in fiber and controlled in refined carbohydrates, in addition to strict dietary supervision and behavioral education. However, the available studies are still generalist, highlighting the need for more specific approaches in nutritional therapy. Future studies should also prioritize interventions that promote satiety and reduce aggressive eating behaviors, without compromising nutritional status, aiming for a more effective approach to controlling obesity.