hrp0089p2-p155 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity P2 | ESPE2018

Associations between Body Fat Mass and Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents

Christaki Eirini , Bastaki Despoina , Valavani Eleni , Kanaka-Gantenbein Christina , Bosciero Dario , Chrousos George , Pervanidou Panagiota

Introduction: Body composition analysis is a painless, bloodless and highly informative method of assessing health indicators that can be used extensively in the pediatric population. This is particularly important granted that the prevalence of childhood obesity has been increasing at a fast pace worldwide. Increased adiposity in children and adolescents is an important issue for children’s growth and psychologic development. Assessing the psychosocial status of children...