Dexa Body Composition Assessment in 10-11 Year Healthy Children.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obesity is a growing health problem associated with metabolic derangements and cardiovascular disease. Accumulating evidence links the accumulation of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) to these obesity related health risks in adults. Childhood obesity is associated with a lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease and poses a serious challenge to future health care. In children, there is much less data on the prevalence and gender differences of visceral obesity than in adults. This study aims to provide reference values for VAT in children 10-11 years of age.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study performed in the north western part of theNetherlands, healthy children of 10-11 years of age, were recruited from primary schools. Anthropometric data consisting of height, wei

SUBMITTER: Verduin WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5082851 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature