Body composition shapes cardiometabolic risk in children with multifactorial dyslipidemia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Childhood-onset multifactorial dyslipidemia is associated with obesity and early cardiometabolic risk, yet weight status alone may not reflect abnormalities in body composition. We aimed to examine associations between body composition, physical activity, and cardiometabolic markers in this population.

Methods

This observational study included 101 children (mean age 13.8 ± 3.2 years) referred to a tertiary lipid clinic. Body composition was assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Individuals were stratified by fat mass z-score (<2 vs. ≥2) to compare clinical characteristics. Cardiometabolic markers included blood pressure percentiles, the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and the triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein choleste

SUBMITTER: Hamou G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12851955 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature