Is the metabolic syndrome associated to childhood obesity and lifestyle?
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Although the metabolic syndrome (MS) has usually been associated to adult health diseases, nowadays it also observed in overweight-obese (OW/OB) children. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of metabolic syndrome in OW/OB children in Lleida. The study is an observational study, where 46 OW/OB children between 10-12 years old have participated. Anthropometric and MS related parameters in children population were measured in accordance with the IDFcriteria. Free movement was assessed by accelerometry. Participants that presented at least two risk factors for metabolic syndrome showed lower overall physical activity (effect size (ES): -1.0) and spent more time in sedentary behavior (ES:0.9) and less time in MVPA (ES:-1.1) than participants with only one. Having in mind this situation, we think it is essential to carry out urgent actions to prevent and treat overweight and obese children as well as to avoid suffering from MS at an early age.
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; overweight-obese; children; accelerometry; physical activity
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