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Comparison of the anthropometric and biochemical variables between children and their parents

Juliana Farias de Novaes1, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Sílvia Eloiza Priore

  • 1Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|November 13, 2007
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Obese children exhibit distinct body composition and lipid profiles compared to eutrophic children. Maternal obesity significantly influences a child's body fat distribution and obesity risk.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing global health concern.
  • Understanding the interplay between genetics, environment, and lifestyle is crucial.
  • Nutritional status and body composition significantly impact health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare anthropometry, body composition, and biochemical profiles of eutrophic and obese children.
  • To investigate the relationship between children's nutritional status and their parents' body composition.
  • To identify correlations between body fat distribution and biochemical markers in children.

Main Methods:

  • A control-case study involving 100 children (50 eutrophic, 50 obese) aged 6-8 years.
  • Paired selection based on gender, age, and socioeconomic status.
  • Measurements included weight, height, waist/hip circumferences, skinfolds, and serum levels of glucose, lipids, and hemoglobin.

Main Results:

  • Obese children had larger body size, higher total body fat, and central fat accumulation.
  • Obese children showed elevated triglyceride levels.
  • Positive correlations were found between central/total body fat and most biochemical parameters (except hemoglobin and HDL).
  • Maternal obesity was linked to higher body fat percentage and central fat accumulation in children.
  • Obese children had more relatives with obesity and dyslipidemia.

Conclusions:

  • Significant differences exist in body fat distribution and lipid profiles between eutrophic and obese children.
  • Maternal obesity is a strong predictor of childhood obesity and associated metabolic alterations.
  • Early identification and intervention strategies targeting familial patterns are essential for managing childhood obesity.

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