Abstract
Background and aims: The oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol particles is an early atherogeninic event. Obese pediatric populations have higher levels of oxidized LDL (oxLDL) than normal weight children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a weight loss program on the biochemical profile and oxLDL levels in Spanish obese children and adolescents. Methods: Forty obese children (mean age 11 years, 51% boys) followed a 10-week weight loss program. They were dichotomized at the median of body mass index-standard deviation score (BMI-SDS) change, as high (HR) and low responders (LR) after the intervention. The intervention included a moderate energy-restricted diet, nutritional education, and family involvement. Anthropometric and biochemical measurements were performed at the beginning and during the follow up. A cardiometabolic risk score (CMS) was calculated considering metabolic risk factors. Results: Higher baseline oxLDL levels were associated with a higher CMS in obese children (P
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 392-398 |
Journal | Pediatric Diabetes |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 2016 Jul 20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Endocrinology and Diabetes
Free keywords
- LDL-cholesterol
- BMI-SDS
- Dietary intervention
- Pediatrics