Complex relationship between childhood obesity and the gut microbiota

Figure 1 Key biomarkers, risk factors, and preventive strategies for childhood obesity. It provides a comprehensive overview of biomarkers (e.g., microbial diversity, metabolic byproducts), risk factors (e.g., diet, genetics, lifestyle), and preventive strategies (e.g., probiotics, dietary changes, artificial intelligence-based models). It emphasizes the multidimensional nature of childhood obesity and highlights the importance of integrating biological, behavioral, and technological factors in effective prevention and management strategies. Ace: Abundance-based coverage estimator; SCFAs: Short-chain fatty acids.