Obesity and Resting Metabolic Rate Assessed by Indirect Calorimetry in Pediatric Patients from Northeastern Romania.

ABSTRACT: Pediatric obesity is a growing public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities. Background/Objectives: This study aims to explore the burden of obesity, its associated comorbidities, and resting metabolic rate (RMR) assessed by indirect calorimetry among children and adolescents in a cohort of 223 participants from Nord-East of Romania. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 223 children and adolescents (aged 4-18 years) who were diagnosed with obesity at Saint Mary Emergency Children's Hospital Iași. Anthropometric measurements, clinical assessment, and biochemical parameters were recorded. RMR was measured by indirect calorimetry, using the Fitmate Pro Metabolic Technology (Cosmed, Rome, Italy), under a st

SUBMITTER: Manole LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12839848 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature