Longitudinal changes in regional fat content in HIV-infected children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alterations in regional fat are often reported in HIV infection. Prior studies have not distinguished between normal changes in regional fat related to sexual maturation and those due to HIV. The study aim was to compare changes in regional fat distribution in HIV-infected (HIV+) and healthy (HIV-) children and adolescents living in the United States.

Methods

Serial dual energy X-ray absorptiometry was performed at baseline and two annual follow-up visits in 64 HIV+ and 147 HIV--participants aged 6-16 years. Total, leg, arm, and trunk fat masses (kg) and regional fat distribution as the percentage of total body fat (%) were compared.

Results

HIV+ and HIV--participants did not differ in total fat mass, but the HIV+ group had significantly lower leg and great

SUBMITTER: Arpadi SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2829760 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature