It is currently known that the atherosclerosis process starts in childhood. Thus, in order to decrease the number of cardiovascular events in the adult population, it was necessary to establish strategies aimed at preventing the development of risk factors in children. Of these, obesity is one of the most accountable elements. Obesity and its consequences, especially in adolescents, has been an increasingly frequent reality in cardiologists’ offices. Studies have shown that a high body mass index means a greater probability […]