Elevated total and central adiposity and low physical activity are associated with insulin resistance in children

Krekoukia, M.; Nassis, George P.; Psarra, Glykeria; Skenderi, Katerina; Chrousos, George P.; Sidossis, Labros S.

doi:10.1016/j.metabol.2006.09.014

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“…Also, central fat deposition has been related to insulin resistance (Owens et al, 2000;Goran et al, 2001;Krekoukia et al, 2007). Our results are similar despite possible ethnical differences as well as differences in life styles.…”

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“…Adiposity has also been linked to markers for insulin resistance, even at a young age (Gutin et al, 1994;Owens et al, 2000;Goran et al, 2001;Johnson et al, 2001;Bunt et al, 2003;Krekoukia et al, 2007), and to reduced physical activity (Ekelund et al, 2004;Abbott & Davies, 2004). In contrast, the role of body fat distribution has not been established in this context in children.…”

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Body fat related to daily physical activity and insulin concentrations in non‐diabetic children

Dencker

Thorsson

Karlsson

et al. 2008

Clin Physio Funct Imaging

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1 SummaryThis study explored the associations between body fat versus daily physical activity and insulin concentrations in non-diabetic young children in a Cross-sectional study of 172 children (93 boys and 79 girls) aged 8 to 11 years. Blood samples were analysed for serum insulin and daily physical activity was measured by accelerometers. Time spent performing vigorous activity was estimated from accelerometer data by using established cut off points. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used to quantify abdominal fat mass (AFM) and total body fat (TBF), also calculated as percentage of body weight (BF%). Body fat distribution was calculated as AFM/TBF. Body fat distribution was independently linked to both insulin concentrations and physical activity. In contrast, TBF, AFM and BF% were linked to physical activity only and not to insulin concentrations. In conclusion in this population of non-diabetic children, body fat distribution was independently associated with increased concentrations of insulin and deceased amount of vigorous activity per day. Also, AFM, TBF, and BF% were independently related to minutes of vigorous activity per day.2

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Body fat related to daily physical activity and insulin concentrations in non‐diabetic children

Dencker

Thorsson

Karlsson

et al. 2008

Clin Physio Funct Imaging

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“…Una buena alternativa para lograr tal fin, es encaminarlos hacia la práctica de actividad física desde edades tempranas, lo cual repercute positivamente en el estado de salud del individuo así como su inclusión en núcleos de vida saludable (Krekoukia, Nassis, Psarra, Skenderi, Chrousos, & Sidosis, 2007).…”

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Actividad física de adolescentes: implicación de sustancias nocivas, modalidad practicada y familia

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ResumenLos objetivos de la investigación fueron: determinar los niveles de práctica de actividad física en adolescentes, consumo de tabaco y alcohol como fenómeno social, establecer qué tipo de actividad y nivel federativo y dictaminar el nivel de AF en los progenitores; y apreciar cómo influye en la práctica de actividad física regular, el consumo de sustancias, el tipo de deporte practicado y el nivel de práctica de padres y madres. Participaronun total de 2.134 adolescentes, empleándose una hoja de autoregistro para las variables: Práctica de AF, Modalidad, Estado Federativo y Nivel de Actividad Física Familiar; el FTND para determinar el Consumo de Tabacoy el AUDIT para elConsumo de Alcohol.Los principales resultados indican que los adolescentes que practican actividad física no consumen habitualmente sustancias nocivas, están influenciados por parámetros familiares, realizan en mayor medida deportes de tipo colectivo y están federados en ellos.Palabras clave: Actividad Física; drogas; familia. Physical activity in adolescents: involvement of harmful substances, and practiced family mode AbstractThe objectives of the research were: to determine the levels of physical activity in adolescents, consumption of snuff and alcohol as a social phenomenon, establish what type of activity and federal level and determine the level of PA in parents, and see how it affects the practice of physical activity regular substance use, the type of sport and level of practice of parents.A total of 2,134 adolescents, using a sheet of selfregistration for the variables: Practice AF mode, and federal state level Family Physical Activity, the FTND to determine Snuff consumption and AUDIT for Alcohol Consumption. The main results indicate that adolescents who practice physical activity does not usually consume harmful substances, parameters are influenced by family, made further collective sports type and are federated in them.Keywords: Physical Activity; drugs; family. Atividade física por adolescentes: implicação de substâncias nocivas, modalidade praticada e família ResumoOs objetivos da investigação foram: determinar os níveis de prática de atividade física em adolescentes, o consumo de tabaco e álcool como fenômeno social, estabelecer o tipo de atividade e nível federativo e determinar o nível de AF nos progenitores; verificar a influência da prática

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“…Childhood obesity is associated with a wide range of serious health complications, such as cardiovascular disease 26 and metabolic abnormalities, [27][28][29] while it is thought to influence social and psychological functioning 30 and be associated with low self-esteem, depression and bullying at school. 31 Moreover, several longitudinal studies have revealed that children's BMI levels track to adulthood, 26,[32][33][34] with approximately 70% of children who are obese between 6 to10 years of age to remain obese in their adulthood.…”

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Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Young Children Living in Athens

Afthentopoulou¹,

Kaioglou²,

Venetsanou³

2017

Public Health Open J

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Background: The last decades, the epidemiological dimensions of childhood obesity are of major concern worldwide. Given its long-term health consequences, research findings regarding overweight and obesity prevalence in young children are valuable if policies against childhood obesity are to be planned and implemented. As Greece, is one of the countries facing the problem of obesity, the aim of the present study was to assess overweight and obesity status in young children living in the capital of Greece, Athens. Methods: Seven hundred and fifty-two children (320 boys; 432 girls), aged 4-8 years (6.37±1.17 years) volunteered to participate and were divided into four age groups (4-5, 5-6, 6-7 and 7-8-year-old). Children's body mass index (BMI) was calculated by dividing each participant's weight (kg) by the square of standing body height (m 2 ). Overweight and obesity definition was based on the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) gender-and age-specific cut-off criteria. Results: The overall prevalence of overweight was 18.2% (18.1% boys; 18.3% girls) and of obesity 7.4% (5.6% boys; 8.8% girls). The χ 2 tests revealed that there were no significant differences in prevalence of overweight or obesity between boys and girls (χ 2 =2.76, p=.25). Regarding age groups, there was only one significant difference; that was between 6 and 7-year-old boys, with the 7-year-old surpassing the 6-year-old. Conclusions: The overweight/obesity is apparent among young Greek children at alarming levels. Carefully designed policy interventions are of great importance in order children's dietary and physical activity patterns to be improved.

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Elevated total and central adiposity and low physical activity are associated with insulin resistance in children

Cited by 92 publications

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Body fat related to daily physical activity and insulin concentrations in non‐diabetic children

Body fat related to daily physical activity and insulin concentrations in non‐diabetic children

Actividad física de adolescentes: implicación de sustancias nocivas, modalidad practicada y familia

Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Young Children Living in Athens

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