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In summary, our study showed that, in pubertal children, leptin is related to weight, BMI, WC and HC and correlates even more strongly with % fat mass. However, adiponectin was weakly related to anthropometric variables and was not correlated with body fat.

The associations of SHBG with MS and its components, such as abdominal obesity, high BP or insulin levels, are already present in normal adolescents. This may suggest the possibility of using SHBG levels as a biomarker for MS risk in adolescents as well as adults.