Association between serum vitamin D levels and visceral adipose tissue among adolescents: a cross-sectional observational study in NHANES 2011-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, obesity and vitamin D deficiency are more prevalent among adolescents. Improving our knowledge of the link between vitamin D and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is essential for the health of adolescents. This study aimed to examine the connection between serum vitamin D levels and VAT mass among adolescents participating in the United States.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study that used data from the 2011 to 2015 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The connection between serum vitamin D levels and VAT was investigated using weighted multiple linear regression models. Potential nonlinear relationships were explored using smooth curve fitting.

Results

The analysis included 3171 adolescents aged 12-19 years. Vitamin

SUBMITTER: Li YF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9635166 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature