**1. Introduction**

The World Health Organization (WHO) regards childhood obesity as one of the most serious global public health challenges for the 21st century. Childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of obesity, premature death, and disability in adulthood. But in addition to increased future risks, overweight and obese children are at an increased risk of developing various health problems. Visceral obesity leads to insulin resistance, mediated by free fatty acids and adipokines [1, 2].

The present review deals with the management of obesity and dyslipoproteinemia in child‐ hood and emphasis the beneficial effects of supplements with Omega-3 fatty acids and Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) pulp oil obtained by cold pressing.
