scholarly journals Evolution of the Thyroid Hormones and Thyreostimulin in Obese Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
pp. 3618-3621
Author(s):  
Lavinia Ochiana ◽  
Emiliana Teodora Dragomir Ananie ◽  
Ioana Anca Badarau ◽  
Serban Papacocea ◽  
Mihnea Costin Manea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Metabolic Comorbidities

The study objective is the correlation of thyroid function to the weight status in a study group made up of schoolchildren in Galati County. Six of ten overweight children before puberty will became obese during adulthood. PREDATORR study published in May 2014, placed our country in the top among overweight and obesity European incidence, showing a 34.7% prevalence of overweight and 31.9% obesity in subjects in the age group 20-79 years. Unfortunately the study did not offer epidemiological data regarding children population. The data obtained allow the characterization of the thyroid function in relation to weight status in school age children, in a county both in urban and rural area, taking in account that there are fewer studies in rural in this moment. It brings further information on thyroid function and pathology in pediatric obesity in relation to metabolic comorbidities. We identified an increased fT3 and TSH in obese children, sustaining the association between dyslipidemia, thyroid function, anxiety and depression, as long as the data obtained adult are still controversial.

scholarly journals Evolution of the Thyroid Hormones and Thyreostimulin in Obese Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
pp. 3618-3621
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Anxiety Depression

The study objective is the correlation of thyroid function to the weight status in a study group made up of schoolchildren in Galati County. Six of ten overweight children before puberty will became obese during adulthood. PREDATORR study published in May 2014, placed our country in the top among overweight and obesity European incidence, showing a 34.7% prevalence of overweight and 31.9% obesity in subjects in the age group 20-79 years. Unfortunately the study did not offer epidemiological data regarding children population. The data obtained allow the characterization of the thyroid function in relation to weight status in school age children, in a county both in urban and rural area, taking in account that there are fewer studies in rural in this moment. It brings further information on thyroid function and pathology in pediatric obesity in relation to metabolic comorbidities. We identified an increased fT3 and TSH in obese children, sustaining the association between dyslipidemia, thyroid function, anxiety and depression, as long as the data obtained adult are still controversial. Keywords: children, obesity, thyroid function, anxiety, depression

scholarly journals Assessing the Association Between Nutritional Status, Caries, and Gingivitis in Schoolchildren: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2110012
Author(s):  
Mariane C.F. Barbosa ◽  
Caio L.B. Reis ◽  
Célia M.C.F. Lopes ◽  
Isabela R. Madalena ◽  
Erika C. Küchler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
International System ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Community Periodontal Index

Objective. To evaluate if nutritional status is associated with caries and gingivitis in Brazilian schoolchildren. Material and methods. Children of both genders, age ranging from 8 to 11 years old, were included in this study. Caries was diagnosed using ICDAS (International System for Detection and Assessment of Carious Lesions) and gingivitis was diagnosed using the Community Periodontal Index. The nutritional status of each child was defined by BMI Z-score calculation. Data on oral health behavior and dietary habit were collected through parent’s questionnaires. Parametric analyzes were performed to compare the groups. The established alpha was 5%. Results. The sample consisted of 353 schoolchildren: 16 underweight children, 247 eutrophic children, 64 overweight children, and 26 were obese children. Overweight, Obese and Overweight + Obese children presented less cavitated caries lesion than Eutrophic children ( P < .05). Gingivitis was not associated with nutritional status ( P > .05). Conclusion. Caries was associated with overweight and obesity in Brazilian schoolchildren.

scholarly journals Editorial - Vol 16: Number 2

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-153
Author(s):  
Luis Monteiro Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Complete Characterization ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Similar Information ◽  
Macaronesian Islands

The Nutrition and Food Sciences section includes two sequential papers regarding the anthropometric evaluation of pre-school and school age children from the Canarian Islands (Biomed & Biopharm Research, 2019;(16) 2; 154-164 DOI:10.19277/bbr.16.2.207) and from Azores (Biomed & Biopharm Research, 2019;(16) 2; 165-175 DOI:10.19277/bbr.16.2.208). These two cross-sectional studies focus the prevalence of normal weight, overweight, and obesity in those age groups, completing similar information published in the last issue of our journal in reference to the Madeiran Islands. A complete characterization of this condition is now achieved and described for the entire European Macaronesian islands, underlining the originality and interest of these papers.

Weight Status Is Associated with Blood Pressure, Vital Capacity, Dental Decay, and Visual Acuity among School-Age Children in Chengdu, China

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 237-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Peng ◽  
Shiyun Li ◽  
Hongbin Zhang ◽  
Honglian Zeng ◽  
Biyu Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Dental Decay

Aims: To examine the association of weight status with the prevalence of blood pressure (BP), vital capacity, dental decay, and visual acuity among school-age children in Chengdu, China and to find the potential role of weight status to predict the common and frequently occurring diseases among school-age children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 12,297 children aged 6-18 years from 10 schools in the Jinniu District of Chengdu, China. Body height, weight, waist circumference (WC), and BP were measured. Vital capacity, dental decay, and visual acuity were detected. Results: The overall prevalence of underweight, overweight, obesity, abdominal obesity, high BP, bad vital capacity weight index, dental decay, and low vision were 7.18, 13.47, 7.57, 18.90, 2.78, 21.93, 38.81, and 45.79%, respectively. After controlling for age, gender, and WC, it was found that overweight and obese children had a higher risk of developing high BP than normal weight children ([OR 4.20, p < 0.001] and [OR 8.76, p < 0.001], respectively), And adjusting for age, gender, and chest circumference, the risk of having bad vital capacity weight index among children with overweight and obesity was higher ([OR 2.15, p < 0.001] and [OR 5.40, p < 0.001], respectively), and the risk with underweight was lower (OR 0.35, p < 0.001). After eliminating the influential factors of gender and age, children who were underweight were 1.16 times (OR 1.16, p = 0.048) more likely to have caries than children with normal weight, but obese children were found to have a lower prevalence for dental cavities than children with normal weight (OR 0.79, p = 0.002). Underweight and obese children had a higher prevalence of low vision; the OR of the appearance of low vision was 1.21 (p = 0.016) for underweight children and 1.23 (p = 0.009) for obese children after adjusting the age and gender. Conclusions: Abnormal weight status among Chengdu urban school-age children was found to be a severe health problem, and it was strongly associated with BP, vital capacity, dental decay, and visual acuity.

scholarly journals Beyond-brand effect of television food advertisements on food choice in children: the effects of weight status

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 897-904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason CG Halford ◽  
Emma J Boyland ◽  
Georgina M Hughes ◽  
Leanne Stacey ◽  
Sarah McKean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Food Advertisements ◽  
Body Mass Index Score ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Brand Effect ◽  
Gender Specific

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the effect of television food advertising on children’s food intake, specifically whether childhood obesity is related to a greater susceptibility to food promotion.DesignThe study was a within-subject, counterbalanced design. The children were tested on two occasions separated by two weeks. One condition involved the children viewing food advertisements followed by a cartoon, in the other condition the children viewed non-food adverts followed by the same cartoon. Following the cartoon, their food intake and choice was assessed in a standard paradigm.SettingThe study was conducted in Liverpool, UK.SubjectsFifty-nine children (32 male, 27 female) aged 9–11 years were recruited from a UK school to participate in the study. Thirty-three children were normal-weight (NW), 15 overweight (OW) and 11 obese (OB).ResultsExposure to food adverts produced substantial and significant increases in energy intake in all children (P < 0·001). The increase in intake was largest in the obese children (P = 0·04). All children increased their consumption of high-fat and/or sweet energy-dense snacks in response to the adverts (P < 0·001). In the food advert condition, total intake and the intake of these specific snack items correlated with the children’s modified age- and gender-specific body mass index score.ConclusionsThese data suggest that obese and overweight children are indeed more responsive to food promotion, which specifically stimulates the intake of energy-dense snacks.

Thyroid Volume and Thyroid Function Parameters Are Independently Associated with Weight Status in Overweight Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 279-286
Author(s):  
Nina Lass ◽  
Andre Barth ◽  
Thomas Reinehr
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Resistance Index ◽  
Thyroid Volume ◽  
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Function Parameter ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Cross Sectional

<b><i>Background:</i></b> A relation between thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), insulin resistance – both of which are related to obesity – and thyroid volume has been suggested. Therefore, we analyzed thyroid volume and structure in relation to thyroid function parameters, weight status, and insulin resistance. <b><i>Methods:</i></b>This is a cross-sectional study in which weight status (BMI-SDS), thyroid function parameters (TSH, free tri-iodothyronine [fT3], and free thyroxine [fT4]), insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), and thyroid volume (ultrasound) were determined in 617 overweight children (aged 10.4 ± 2.2 years, 50% male, BMI-SDS 2.5 ± 0.6) and in 27 normal-weight children of a similar age and gender. Furthermore, changes in thyroid volume and structure, and thyroid function parameters were analyzed in 83 obese children (51% male, mean age 10.3 ± 2.2) at baseline and at the end of a 1-year lifestyle intervention. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Overweight children had a significant greater thyroid volume (4.2 ± 1.8 vs. 4.1 ± 0.5 mL) and higher TSH (3.1 ± 1.5 vs. 2.4 ± 1.1 mU/L) and fT3 (4.4 ± 0.7 vs. 4.1 ± 0.5 pg/mL) concentrations compared to normal-weight children. In multiple linear regression analyses adjusted to multiple confounders, thyroid volume was significantly related to BMI-SDS (<i>b</i> coefficient 0.44 ± 0.10, <i>r</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.41) but not to any thyroid function parameter or HOMA-IR. Changes in BMI-SDS were significantly associated with changes in thyroid volume (<i>r</i> = 0.22). The changes in thyroid volume were not correlated to changes of any thyroid function parameter or HOMA-IR. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Thyroid volume is positively correlated to weight status in childhood obesity and the change is reversible after weight loss independently of thyroid function parameters and insulin resistance. Further studies are needed to understand why thyroid volume is increased reversibly in overweight children.

scholarly journals Correlates of overweight and obesity among school going children of Himachal Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (05) ◽  
pp. 146-150
Author(s):  
Minakshi Chimanchod ◽  
Vijay Chaudhary ◽  
Abhimanyu Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Adult Obesity ◽  
Obese Children

Overweight and obesity are important determinants of health leading to adverse metabolic changes and increase the risk of non-communicable diseases. Following the increase in adult obesity, the proportion of overweight and obese children and adolescents has also been increasing. Erroneous life style and food habits are mainly responsible for rising graph of obesity. Hence, the present study was undertaken to study the magnitude of overweight/obesity and its correlates among school-age children ranging from 5-15 years, on the basis of 85th and 95th percentile of body mass index (BMI). Result showed the prevalence of overweight and obesity as 10.33% and 3.33%, respectively. Among number of other correlates related with life style, Kapha predominant Prakriti evolved as an important predictor of obesity. Data of this study clearly delineates that obesity is an increasing malady in rural and semi urban populations also on the pattern of metro cities.

scholarly journals P63 Do paediatricians recognise childhood obesity?

2020 ◽  
Vol 105 (9) ◽  
pp. e39.1-e39
Author(s):  
Elspeth Ferguson ◽  
Claire Hannah ◽  
Emily Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Weight Status ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
List Type ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Medical Patients ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Prescription Audit ◽  
Retrospective Audit ◽  
Medical Guidelines

AimThe obesity epidemic in England is growing, with 22% of 4 and 5 year olds and 34% of 10 and 11 year olds being overweight or obese.1 With obesity being linked to several different illnesses including type 2 diabetes and hypertension, it is vital that clinicians are recognising obesity among children as early as possible.This study aims to:Carry out an audit of identification of obesity in paediatric outpatients to determine whether paediatricians are effectively identifying overweight and obese children, and whether practice conforms to standards in medical guidelines.Explore the barriers to discussing overweight and obesity with parents.Carry out a prescription audit and compare against current medical guidelines.2MethodA retrospective review of all new medical patients seen during a one-week period in July was used to determine their weight status and whether they had correctly been identified by clinicians. A short questionnaire was distributed to all clinics at the chosen hospital during a one-week period in October to determine reasons why clinicians may not choose to discuss obesity with patients and their families. A prescription audit was carried out examining the drug cards of all new overweight and obese patients admitted to wards in the chosen hospital to determine if drug doses had been correctly adjusted for weight.Results21% (21) patients in the retrospective audit were classified as either overweight or obese. 28.6% of 4 and 5-year olds were found to be either overweight or obese and 14.3% of 10 and 11-year olds. Only 3 of the 21 overweight or obese patients had been recognised as overweight or obese by clinicians in their notes. The questionnaire found that the most common reasons for not discussing overweight and obesity with patients and their families was concerns about maintaining doctor/patient and doctor/parent relationships. Other reasons given were that there was not enough time in clinic appointments or that the family was already aware. Four overweight or obese patients had been prescribed drugs based on their actual weight rather than ideal weight and therefore had received an overdose. All doses for these patients were adjusted accordingly and re-prescribed in line with trust guidelines.ConclusionsThe results of our study indicate that there is need for regular height and weight checks for all paediatric patients to ensure correct identification and management of overweight and obese children. Ways of doing this may involve more regular height measurements and providing guidelines for medical professionals in how to breech the topic of weight with patients and carers. The results of our pharmacy audit indicate that some overweight and obese children are being prescribed inappropriate doses of medication with clearly shows that there is need for more monitoring of prescribing practices in overweight and obese patients.ReferencesPublic Health England. 2017. Health matters: obesity and the food environment.Trust guidelines. 2017. Drug adjustments in obese patients.

scholarly journals There Is an Inverse Correlation between Basic Motor Skills and Overweight in Schoolchildren Aged 8 to 12

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1198
Author(s):  
Lilyan Vega-Ramirez ◽  
Rosa M. Pérez-Cañaveras ◽  
Joaquín De Juan Herrero
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Significant Difference

In the last three decades, childhood obesity has become a 21st century epidemic, a product of social development. The purpose of this study was to analyze the repercussions that overweight and obesity have for the basic motor skills of a group of children in primary school, as well as their interrelations. We analyzed a sample of 287 students from Spain, aged between 8 and 12 years. Anthropometric data were taken to determine their Body Mass Index (BMI). A scale of assessment of basic motor skills was used to evaluate their motor skills. The BMI data revealed that 11% of this sample was considered obese, and 26% was overweight. Children showed higher competence in locomotor skills than in object control and turn and rolling skills, for which motor competence levels were lower. Likewise, there was an inverse relationship between BMI and basic motor skills; children with obesity had the lowest levels of motor skills, and there was a significant difference regarding non-obese children (p ≤ 0.05). These results showed that overweight and obese children have lower basic motor skills, which can lead to the abandonment of physical activity and the preference for other activities that reinforce a sedentary lifestyle.

scholarly journals Physical deviation and precocious puberty among school-aged children in Leshan City: an investigative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 030006052093967
Author(s):  
Qiong Wei ◽  
Ming Wu ◽  
Yu-Lin Li ◽  
Rui Rao ◽  
Song Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Precocious Puberty ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Physical Examinations ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

Objective We investigated physical deviation and precocious puberty among school-aged children in Leshan City, to provide a theoretical basis for the management of precocious puberty in children. Methods We selected 12 primary schools of Leshan City using a cluster random sampling method and conducted physical examinations among healthy students aged 4 12 years. A total of 11,000 students were recruited (5502 boys and 5498 girls). We measured body mass index (BMI), and participants were tested for precocious puberty according to the Tanner stages and standard maps. Nutritional status was also evaluated. Results Obese and overweight children accounted for a high proportion of participants; the prevalence of underweight was the lowest. The prevalence of obesity among boys was higher than that in girls. Precocious puberty was mainly observed in girls, particularly those age 7 years old. The prevalence of precocious puberty among overweight and obese children was higher than that in children with normal weight. Conclusion We identified a significant sex difference in precocious puberty among children in Leshan City. Overweight and obesity may be associated with precocious puberty.

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