Birth Weight, Current Anthropometric Markers, and High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Brazilian School Children

Studies have shown associations of birth weight with increased concentrations of high sensitivity C-reactive protein. This study assessed the relationship between birth weight, anthropometric and metabolic parameters during childhood, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein. A total of 612 Brazilian school children aged 5–13 years were included in the study. High sensitivity C-reactive protein was measured by particle-enhanced immunonephelometry. Nutritional status was assessed by body mass index, waist circumference, and skinfolds. Total cholesterol and fractions, triglycerides, and glucose were measured by enzymatic methods. Insulin sensitivity was determined by the homeostasis model assessment method. Statistical analysis included chi-square test, General Linear Model, and General Linear Model for Gamma Distribution. Body mass index, waist circumference, and skinfolds were directly associated with birth weight (P<0.001,P=0.001, andP=0.015, resp.). Large for gestational age children showed higher high sensitivity C-reactive protein levelsP<0.001than small for gestational age. High birth weight is associated with higher levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, body mass index, waist circumference, and skinfolds. Large for gestational age altered high sensitivity C-reactive protein and promoted additional risk factor for atherosclerosis in these school children, independent of current nutritional status.

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The relation between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and maximum body mass index in patients with psoriasis

British Journal of Dermatology ◽

10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08467.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 158 (5) ◽

pp. 1141-1143 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

T. Ohtsuka

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Maximum Body

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Combined body mass index with high-sensitivity C-reactive protein as independent predictors for chronic kidney disease in a relatively healthy population in Taiwan

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1038/ejcn.2016.28 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 70 (7) ◽

pp. 766-771 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Y-W Tsai ◽

M-C Lu ◽

Y-H Lin ◽

Y-C Lee ◽

W-C Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Body Mass ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Healthy Population ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Reactive Protein

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Baseline and Post-exercise High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Levels in Endurance Cyclists: The Indonesian North Coast and Tour de Borobudur 2017 Study

The Indonesian Biomedical Journal ◽

10.18585/inabj.v11i1.560 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 91-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mahalul Azam ◽

Susanti Lestari ◽

Sri Ratna Rahayu ◽

Arulita Ika Fibriana ◽

Budhi Setianto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Waist Circumference ◽

Body Mass ◽

Endurance Exercise ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

North Coast ◽

Baseline Heart Rate ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Post Exercise ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Hs Crp

BACKGROUND: Inflammation plays an important role in the atherosclerotic process. High-sensitivity C-reactive-protein (hs-CRP) is commonly used as inflammatory biomarker. It is well known that regular physical activity lowers hs-CRP levels, while prolonged exercise induces hs-CRP elevations. However, the relationship of training and exercise characteristics with hs-CRP levels remains not well elucidated. We evaluated baseline and post-exercise hs-CRP levels and its association with training and exercise characteristics.METHODS: Eighty-eight male endurance cyclists were involved. Demographic data, health condition and training characteristics were collected. Baseline and postexercise blood-samples were collected to determine hsCRP concentrations. A hs-CRP cut-off point of 3 mg/L was used. Blood-cell count and biochemical parameters were measured at baseline. Heart rate (HR) was measured during exercise.RESULTS: Cyclists performed 7.3 hours (interquartilerange (IQR) = 5.4-7.5) of endurance exercise at intensity of 81.8 % (IQR = 74.9-85.8). Cyclists with baseline hsCRP ≥ 3 mg/L reported higher body mass, body mass index (BMI), waist-circumference and total-cholesterol. An increase in hs-CRP was following endurance exercise. Cyclists with any elevation of hs-CRP reported a higher BMI, HR during exercise and exercise intensity. Binary logistic regression analysis showed BMI (OR = 1.24, 95% CI = 1.04-1.48) and cycling distance (OR = 0.22, 95% CI = 0.06-0.76) were associated with post-exercise hs-CRP elevations.CONCLUSION: Body mass, BMI, waist-circumference, total- and HDL-cholesterol are associated with baseline hsCRP, whereas BMI and cycling distance were associated with hs-CRP elevations. These findings suggest that anthropometry parameters and lipid levels attributed to baseline hs-CRP, while anthropometry parameters and cycling intensity attributed to post-exercise hs-CRP elevations.KEYWORDS: C-reactive-protein, exercise, endurancecycling, inflammation, acute-phase-response

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The Metabolic Phenotype of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) in Childhood: Heightened Insulin Sensitivity Relative to Body Mass Index

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ◽

10.1210/jc.2010-1733 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 96 (1) ◽

pp. E225-E232 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

Andrea M. Haqq ◽

Michael J. Muehlbauer ◽

Christopher B. Newgard ◽

Steven Grambow ◽

Michael Freemark

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Insulin Sensitivity ◽

Body Mass ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Metabolic Phenotype ◽

Prader Willi Syndrome ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Total Adiponectin

Context: Insulin sensitivity is higher in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) than in body mass index-matched obese controls (OCs). Factors contributing to the heightened insulin sensitivity of PWS remain obscure. We compared the fasting levels of various hormones, cytokines, lipids, and liver function tests in 14 PWS patients and 14 OCs with those in 14 age- and gender-matched lean children (LC). We hypothesized that metabolic profiles of children with PWS are comparable with those of LC, but different from those of OCs. Results: Leptin levels were comparable in PWS patients and OCs, suggesting comparable degrees of adiposity. Glucose levels were comparable among groups. However, fasting insulin concentrations and homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance index were lower in PWS patients than in OCs (P < 0.05) and similar to LC. Moreover, high-density lipoprotein levels were lower and triglycerides higher in OCs (P < 0.05) but not PWS patients. Total adiponectin, high-molecular-weight (HMW) adiponectin and the HMW to total adiponectin ratio were higher in PWS patients (P < 0.05) than in OCs and similar to LC. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein and IL-6 levels were higher in OCs than in PWS patients or LC (P < 0.05). Nevertheless, PAI-1 levels were elevated in both OC and PWS patients. There were no group differences in glucagon-like peptide-1, macrophage chemoattractant protein-1, TNFα, IL-2, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12p40, IL-18, resistin, total or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, aspartate aminotransferase, or alanine aminotransferase. Conclusions: The heightened insulin sensitivity of PWS patients relative to OCs is associated with higher levels of adiponectin and lower levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and IL-6. Future studies will determine whether PWS children are protected from obesity comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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