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Sleep and birthweight predict visceral adiposity in overweight/obese children

N Sokolovic1, R Kuriyan, A V Kurpad

  • 1Harvard College, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Pediatric Obesity
|March 21, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Higher birthweight and longer sleep duration in childhood may prevent visceral fat accumulation. These factors are crucial for managing obesity and preventing related health issues in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Obesity Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Visceral adiposity is linked to adverse long-term health outcomes.
  • Preventing visceral fat deposition is crucial for overall well-being.
  • Understanding factors influencing fat distribution is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine factors associated with varied fat distribution in overweight and obese children.
  • To investigate the relationship between demographic, dietary, and lifestyle factors and visceral adipose tissue.

Main Methods:

  • Study included overweight/obese South-Indian children aged 3-16 years.
  • Visceral obesity diagnosed using waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) ≥ 0.5.
  • Logistic regression analysis identified predictors of visceral adiposity.

Main Results:

  • Higher birthweight (OR 1.30) and increased sleep duration (OR 1.26) were significant predictors of a healthy WHtR.
  • Statistical analyses identified key exposure variables differentiating WHtR categories.
  • Logistic regression model effectively predicted visceral adiposity.

Conclusions:

  • Early life factors, including birthweight, influence childhood obesity.
  • Inadequate sleep may contribute to visceral fat storage in overweight/obese children.
  • Addressing birthweight and sleep duration could be key strategies for preventing childhood visceral obesity.
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