International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021232021061324402440ENSchool of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, TehranHealth Management and Economics Research Center & Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran20210613Dear Editor, Childhood obesity is considered as one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century that has increased significantly over the past three decades. This global problem with the increasing prevalence at an alarming rate steadily affects many low‑ and middle‑income countries.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2440http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2440/717718279