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58th Annual ESPE

Vienna, Austria
19 Sep 2019 - 21 Sep 2019

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The theme of this year’s meeting is Variety and Variation in Paediatric Endocrinology. Join us in Vienna to explore the diversity we encounter in our discipline and the care that we have to exercise when using the term “normality”. Whilst gaining an update on the latest treatments, clinical best practice and cutting edge research in the field of paediatric endocrinology.

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Fat, Metabolism and Obesity

hrp0092p2-105 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, body composition and metabolic status in young adults after allogeneic human stem cell transplantation for hematological malignancy in childhood

De Waele Kathleen , Tack Lloyd , Coomans Ilse , Dhooge Catharina , Bordon Victoria , Toye Kaatje , Cools Martine , Vandekerckhove Kristof

Introduction: Well-known long-term complications of alloHSCT in childhood include endocrine system damage and secondary malignancies. In addition, adults surviving childhood alloHSCT are at risk of cardiovascular (CV) and metabolic disturbances. Long-term data of physical fitness in correlation with metabolic status are scarce in this particular group.Objective/Patients and Methods: Cross-sectional investigation of exerc...

hrp0092p2-106 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

School-age Children Awareness of Seriousness of Obesity Problem, Health-related Outcomes and Effectiveness of Self-control Preventive Strategies

Chaychenko Tetyana , Gonchar Margaryta , Chumachenko Tetyana , Buginskaya Nadiia

Background: Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that may well be prevented by the life style modification. Therefore school-age children awareness of the problem is crucial for the educational programs.Subjects Methods: This work is a part of the complex project "Assessment of the current nutritional status, nutrition-related health problems in school-age children in Ukraine". 392 school-age children...

hrp0092p2-107 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Childhood Obesity and Iron Metabolism

Sousa Bebiana , Galhardo Júlia

Introduction: Hypoferraemia is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide and a leading cause of potential developmental disorders in children. Obesity seems to be associated with this condition, but it is still unclear if it is caused either by depleted iron stores, diminished availability, or both.Aim: To analyse the relationships between childhood obesity, iron metabolism and inflammation....

hrp0092p2-108 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Outpatient Approach in the Management of Paediatric Obesity

Deshpande Ruma , Easter Shelley , Semple Claire , Wenn Melanie , Luther Sarah , Augustus Rhian , Hamilton-Shield Julian , Giri Dinesh

Background: A meta-analysis of 39 studies using multicomponent lifestyle interventions, in comparison to standard, minimal, or no treatment identified a mean difference in BMI z-score of -0.12 (95% CI -0.17 to -0.06) at six months. However, a minimum BMI-SDS reduction of 0.25 or greater has been shown to improve metabolic health in overweight children. We describe our experience in a multidisciplinary (MDT) clinic at a tertiary children's hospital with...

hrp0092p2-109 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents who Survived After Childhood Cancer

Zhukovskaya Elena , Gavrilova Anna , Nasedkina Tatiana , Chechelnitskaya Serafima , Lisitsa Tatiana , Karelin Alexander , Kasatkin Vladimir , Rumyantsev Alexander

Background/Objectives: During treatment of children and adolescents with cancer, an imbalance of carbohydrate and mineral metabolism may occur, leading to clinical manifestations of the components of the metabolic syndrome. The aim of the work was to study the frequency and severity of various clinical signs associated with metabolic syndrome in a cohort of patients from the Russian Field Clinical Rehabilitation Center.Design/Met...

hrp0092p2-110 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Pubertal Milestones and Related Hormonal Changes Among Children with Obesity

Stein Robert , Kempf Elena , Gesing Julia , Stanik Juraj , Kiess Wieland , Körner Antje

Background and Objective: Obesity is known to affect pubertal timing. However, existing data are still controversial, observing either delayed or accelerated pubertal onset, especially among boys. Herein, we evaluated pubertal milestones and underlying hormonal changes between lean and obese children.Material and Methods: We examined 13,484 events from 4,855 lean (BMI SDS <1.28) and 1,983 obese (BMI SDS > 1.88) c...

hrp0092p2-111 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Osteoprotegerin and Metabolic Status in Children with Obesity

Mikhno Hanna , Solntsava Anzhalika , Dashkevich Helena

Objective: determination of changes in metabolic status and osteoprotegerin concentrations in obese children.Methods: We examined 120 children in the University Hospital (Minsk) from 2017 to 2019 yrs. Their anthropometric parameters (height, weight, body mass index (BMI)) were determined. Blood levels of osteoprotegerin (OPG), insulin were determined. In the biochemical blood test, the parameters of uric acid, insulin we...

hrp0092p2-112 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Identification of a Novel Heterozygous Missense Mutation in Low-density Lipoprotein Receptor Gene (LDLR) p.(Met652Thr) in an Emirati Family with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH), Observed Genotype-phenotype Correlations and Pharmacotherapeutic Approaches

Al-Olabi Lara , Suliman Sara , Daggag Hinda

Background: Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common autosomal dominant disorder of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) metabolism characterised by elevated levels of plasma LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C), accelerated atherosclerosis and premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). In the Gulf Co-operation Council states, CVD is often diagnosed at a younger age and is the leading cause of mortality. As such, early genetic diagnosis and treatment of FH is important for ri...

hrp0092p2-113 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Prevalence and Correlation of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) with Serum Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Levels in Obese Indian Children

Arya Archana , De Hriday , Chugh Vasundhara

Aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the asymptomatic involvement of liver due to fatty infiltration of hepatocytes seen commonly in obese children. Elevated serum aminotransferase level serves as a surrogate marker of NAFLD. The recommended ALT cut-offs for screening for NAFLD in obese boys and girls are 22 and 25U/L respectively. We determined the prevalence of NAFLD amongst obese children in our population based on Liver Ultrasonography(USG), ...

hrp0092p2-114 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Five Years' Follow-up of the Effect of Sex Steroid Hormone on Lipid and Glucose Metabolism in Girls with Turner Syndrome

Guo Song , Li Yanhong , Zhang Jun , Chen Qiuli , Ma Huamei , Chen Hongshan , Du Minlian

Objective: We sought to evaluate the role of long-term HRT on the lipid profile and glucose metabolism in girls with TS.Design: A pre-test/post-test observational study.Seting: Pediatric TS clinic in The First Affiated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University.Patients: 56 girls with TS had accurate maintenance HRT data....

hrp0092p2-115 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

The Prevalence of Severe Obesity and Related Comorbidities has Increased During the Last Decade Among Children and Adolescents Referred for Evaluation at the Obesity Clinic

Avnieli Yael , Phillip Moshe , Shalitin Shlomit

Background/Aims: Childhood obesity has increased markedly during the past decades.The aim of the study was to examine the changes in trends of severe obesity and related comorbidities among children and adolescents referred for evaluation at the obesity clinic in a tertiary care center in Israel.Methods: The study included patients aged 2-18 years referred for evaluation due to obesity (BMI > 9...

hrp0092p2-116 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Pediatric Obese Patients

Flavia Brad Giorgiana , Corina Tamașanu Raluca , Lațcu Manuela Ioana , Ada Bugi Meda , Marginean Otilia

Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents one of the most important chronic liver diseases and it is an important component of the metabolic syndrome in obese patients. As severity, it includes several clinicopathological entities such as simple steatosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and NASH cirrhosis.Aims of study: To evaluate the presence of NAFLD diagnose...

hrp0092p2-117 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Trends in Childhood Obesity, Underweight and Short Stature Among Urban School Children in Romania

Pop Raluca-Monica , Neagu Nicolae , Pascanu Ionela

Background: Childhood adolescence overweight and obesity are increasing in Romania, but limited information is available on their current trends.Aim: the current study aimed to analyze the trend in prevalence of weight disturbances and stunting in the past 5 years in school aged children from the Transylvania region in Romania.Material and Methods: Two cross-sectional data sets fro...

hrp0092p2-118 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Impact of a Comprehensive Program, on Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in Andalusia, Spain

Hernández-Soto Rocio , Saenz-Lussagnet Juan Manuel , Luque-Romero Luis Gabriel , Alcaide-Gantes Alvaro , Reina-Ceballos Inmaculada , Sicre-Alonso Silvia , Reales-Arroyo Ana Maria , Gil-Barcenilla Begoña

Introduction: Childhood obesity means a Public Health problem. It is related to chronic diseases in adults, a decrease in quality of life, and an increase in social and sanitary costs. In Spain, the National Health Service (ENSE 2017) stood the prevalence of overweight in toddler between 2 to 7 years old, in 18,26% and obesity in 10,30%, no differences between sex. In 2015 the prevalence of overweight and obesity in childhood are 21, 3 % and 6, 2 &...

hrp0092p2-119 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Evaluation of Fetuin-A Level and Related Factors in Obese Adolescents

Karacan Kücukali Gülin , Çetinkaya Semra , Kurnaz Erdal , Bayramoglu Elvan , Özalkak Servan , Demirci Gulsah , Serdar Öztürk Hasan , Savas Erdeve Senay , Aycan Zehra

Objective: Fetuin-A has many different functions due to its ability to bind to different toll-like receptors in different tissues. Working in different groups will contribute to our understanding of the pathophysiology of Fetuin-A. In this study, we aimed to evaluate Fetuin-A levels in obese adolescents and the relationship between Fetuin-A and anthropometric data, insulin levels and high sensitivity CRP(HSCRP). Material and Meth...

hrp0092p2-120 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Prevalence of Obesity among Infants Presenting with Intussusception

Ashour Khaled , Nada Mona , Ebidy Mai , Eladely Gehad , Elabany Ahmed , Omar Omneya M

Background: Intussusception is a life-threatening illness, with incompletely understood etiology, although some predisposing factors are known. Intussusception frequently occurs in well-nourished chubby infants.Aims We aimed to determine whether patients presenting with intussusception have a high prevalence of obesity.Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted ...

hrp0092p2-121 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

A Non-invasive Model for Detection of the Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents

Lin Hu , Derraik José , Hong Ye , Liang Li , Gong ChunXiu , Luo FeiHong , Liu GeLi , Xiong Feng , Chen ShaoKe , Dong Guanping , Huang Ke , Wang Chunlin , Chen Xuefeng , Yuan Jinna Jinna , Fu Junfen

Objectives: We aimed to develop a non-invasive model for the detection of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in school children and adolescents.Methods: Participants were 7,330 children and adolescents aged 10–18 years attending schools in eight Chinese cities. Participants had anthropometry measured by research nurses and underwent fasting blood tests. MetS was defined as central obesity (waist-to-height ratio ≥0.46 f...

hrp0092p2-122 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 and Binding Protein-3 in Children with Metabolic Syndrome

Lee yoonji , Ahn Moonbae , Kim Seulki , Choi yujung , Cho Wonkyung , Jung Minho , Suh Byung-Kyu

Purpose: To examine the association of Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) with metabolic parameters of childhood obesity and assess its relationship with the presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS)Methods: A cross-sectional study of total 307 children and adolescents referred for growth assessment was performed. Subjects were divided into three groups based on body mass index (BMI) percent...

hrp0092p2-123 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Overweight, Obesity and Hypertension among Adolescents – the Impact of Immigration and a Acculturation

Hamiel Uri , Bendor Cole , Bardugo Aya , Berr Zivan , Derazne Estela , Tzur Dorit , Grossman Ehud , Afek Arnon , Twig Gilad , Pinhas-Hamiel Orit

Aims: The migration from one cultural milieu to another has drastically increased cardiovascular risk factors and disease rates. We studied the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and hypertension among adolescents of Ethiopian origin who immigrated to Israel, as well as on Israeli born children of Ethiopian origin.Methods: Adolescents aged 16-19 years, who were medically examined prior to mandatory military service in...

hrp0092p2-124 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Markers of Bone Metabolism in Obese Children and Adolescents

Kovalenko Tatiana , Larionova Maria

Relevance: Evaluation of bone metabolism is a new scientific direction in the study of the long-term effects of childhood obesity.Objective: To study markers of bone metabolism in children and adolescents with obesity.Materials and Methods: 74 children with overweight and obesity in accordance with the WHO criteria and 25 healthy children with an average age of 15.4[11.6;19.2] year...

hrp0092p2-125 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Clinical Features and Genetic Analysis of Childhood Dyslipidemia

Huang Dan , ZOU Chao-Chun

Objective: Dyslipidemia is a disease characterized by a genetic or multifactorial disorder of lipid and/or lipoprotein metabolism. Childhood dyslipidemia is a rare genetic metabolic disease that can cause serious cardiovascular disease and seriously endanger children's health.Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 10 patients with dyslipidemia who were admitted to the Department of Endocrinology, C...

hrp0092p2-126 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Tracking Body Mass Index From Infancy into Childhood

Beijsterveldt Inge van , de Fluiter Kirsten , Acton Dennis , Hokken-Koelega Anita

Background and Aims: It has been postulated that the first 3 months of life are critical for programming of adult metabolic health. We investigated if Body Mass Index (BMI) and Fat Mass percentage (FM%) in early life tracks to 5 years of age and if feeding mode influences tracking.Methods: In 268 term born, healthy infants from the Sophia Pluto cohort (161 boys ), BMI was determined at 3 and 6 months, 2 and 5 years o...

hrp0092p2-127 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

The bilirubin/triglycerides Ratio Predicts Changes over time in Glycated Hemoglobin in Prepubertal Healthy Children

Puerto-Carranza Elsa , Nuevo Casals Silvia , Roca Portella Berta , Xargay-Torrent Silvia , Lizarraga-Mollinedo Esther , Mas-Pares Berta , deZegher Francis , Ibañez Lourdes , Bassols Judit , Bermejo Abel López

Background: Low serum bilirubin and high serum triglycerides are independently associated with higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Both bilirubin and triglycerides can regulate insulin secretion and glucose uptake. This is a first longitudinal study in healthy children to associate bilirubin and the bilirubin/triglycerides ratio with metabolic markers.Objectives: Analyze independent associations between bilirub...

hrp0092p2-128 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Is one year of Diet and Physical Activity Program for Obese Children Enough to Revert the Metabolic Disorders?

Garcia Cuartero Beatriz , Garcia Lacalle Concepcion , Sanchez Escudero Veronica , Sanchez Salado Laura , Martin Garcia Maria , Ara Royo Ignacio , Gonzalez Vergaz Amparo

Objetives: To analyse clinical and laboratory characteristics of an obese pediatric population.To assess their response to specific program consisting in modification of their nutritional habits and physical activity .Material and Methods: Obese patients completed a year of group therapy with nutritional education and physical activity. We analysed at the beggining and after a year anthropometry an...

hrp0092p2-129 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Characterization of Adherence to Follow-up and Therapeutical Outcomes in a Large Cohort of 1300 Patients with Obesity Visited in a Specialized Tertiaty Care Center

Martínez-Villanueva Julián , González-Leal Rocío , Argente Jesús , Ángel Martos-Moreno Gabriel

Background: Adherence to follow-up visits in children and adolescents with obesity is a key factor for successful therapeutic outcomes in these patients.Objective: To analyze the adherence to scheduled visits and drop-out rate and the anthropometric, metabolic and behavioral outcomes as a result of an intervention program in a large cohort of children and adolescents with obesity.Patients a...

hrp0092p2-130 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Severe Obesity – Much More Than an Unhealthy Lifestyle

Matias Joana , Amorim Marta , Limbert Catarina

Introduction: Pediatric obesity is an important public health problem. Exogenous obesity represents most cases; in some children, obesity is attributable to endocrine or genetic disorders. Genetic etiology should be considered in children with dysmorphic features, global developmental delay, early onset severe obesity (before 5 years), hyperphagia or severe obesity family history. Regardless of the etiology, treatment must begin with long-term lifestyle change...

hrp0092p2-131 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels and Insulin Sensitivity Across Pubertal Stages in Obese Children

Wankanit Somboon , Poomthavorn Preamrudee , Mahachoklertwattana Pat

Background: Decreased serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) level has frequently been reported in obesity, a condition which is associated with insulin resistance. Insulin resistance was negatively associated with serum 25-OHD. Puberty is the period with altered insulin sensitivity. Previous studies showed conflicting results of the variation of serum 25-OHD levels across pubertal stages. However, data on serum 25-OHD levels across pubertal stages in obese childr...

hrp0092p2-132 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Association Between TSH and Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Children and Adolescents

Guzzetti Chiara , Ibba Anastasia , Casula Letizia , Casano Simona , Loche Sandro

Introduction: Hyperthyrotropinemia is common in patients with obesity and has been hypothesized that high TSH could be associated with an adverse metabolic profile. Few studies have been performed in pediatric population and the results are controversial.Objective: Aim of the study was to evaluate the association between TSH and metabolic syndrome (MS) in a large group of obese children and adolescents.<p class="abst...

hrp0092p2-133 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Primary Hyperlipidemia in Children: Experience of 11 years from a Referral Center in Vietnam

Mai Do Thi Thanh , Khanh Nguyen Ngoc , Dung Vu Chi , Phuong Thao Bui , Thi Bich Ngoc Can

Primary hyperlipidemia is a group of diseases caused by genetic defects involved in the synthesis, transport and metabolism of lipoproteins.Objectives: our aim is to describe the clinical, biochemistry and imagine characteristics of primary hyperlipidemia and to review outcome of management for patients with primary hyperlipidemia.Subjects and Methods: this is case series study including 59 patient...

hrp0092p2-134 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha in Metabolic Syndrome Development in Children

Ben-Skowronek Iwona , Kapczuk Iga , Mroczek Wacinska Joanna

Background: Tumor necrosis factor alpha (cachexin) is a cell signaling cytokine involved in systemic inflammation process. It is produced chiefly by activated macrophages, although it can be produced by many other cell types such as CD4+ lymphocytes, NK cells, neutrophils, mast cells, eosinophils, and neurons. The primary role of TNF alpha is the regulation of immune cells. TNF, being an endogenous pyrogen, is able to induce fever, apoptotic cell death, an...

hrp0092p2-135 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Clinical and Cytogenetic Analysis on Two Chinese Familial Cases of Prader-Willi Syndrome with Multiple Affected Patients

Yunqi Chao , Chaochun Zou

Prader–Willi Syndrome (PWS [MIM 176270]) is a rare neurogenetic disorder mapping to the chromosome 15q11-q13 domain, which results from the genetic and epigenetic function deficiency of genomic imprinting of paternal alleles. It is characterized by neonatal hypotonia with following childhood obesity, hyperphagia, developmental delay and short stature, hypogonadism, cognitive impairment, and behavioral problems. PWS is generally sporadic that occurs in about 1 in 10 000 to...

hrp0092p2-136 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Insulin Resistance and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Overweight/Obese Adolescents Attending an Obesity Clinic in Belgium

Zeevaert Renate , Faust Kelly , Otte Trui , Vanhaesebrouck Sigrid , Massa Guy

Background: Obesity is a global epidemic and major health concern. Studies on insulin resistance and glucose abnormalities in European overweight/obese adolescents are rare.Aim: To study prevalence of insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes mellitus in a cohort of overweight/obese adolescents. To determine correlations between patient characteristics and biochemical parameters of glucose homeos...

hrp0092p2-137 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Clinical Characteristics and Response to Growth Hormone Treatment in Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Evliyaoglu Olcay , Dagdeviren Cakir Aydilek , Bas Firdevs , Akin Onur , Siklar Zeynep , Özcabi Bahar , Berberoglu Merih , Kardelen Asli Derya , Bayramoglu Elvan , Poyrazoglu Sükran , Aydin Murat , Ergül Türel Ayça , Göksen Damla , Bolu Semih , Aycan Zehra , Tüysüz Beyhan , Ercan Oya

Introduction and aim: Prader-Willi syndrome(PWS), is a genetic disorder caused by the absence of paternal genes located on chromosome 15q11.2-q13. In this multi-central study; patients with PWS were followed for 2 years. Initial clinical and laboratory findings, growth hormone(GH) treatments and their responses were evaluated.Patients and Methods: 54 patients from 10 pediatric endocrine centers were involved and data was...

hrp0092p2-138 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

A Rapid Instrument for Diagnosis and Screening of Pediatric Obesity and its Complications: The Neck Circumference

Guercio Nuzio Salvatore , D'Isanto Livio

Objectives: Pediatric obesity (PO) leads in adulthood to chronic high-risk pathologies, if not adequately identified and addressed. The anthropometric methods for evaluating PO have well-described limits. One of the most recently proposed indexes to better locate and evaluate PO is the neck circumference (NC). We have verified the relationship between NC, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and some laboratory parameters, with the aim of defining t...

hrp0092p2-139 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

The Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure and Hypertension in Korean Adolescents, based on the Guidelines of Endocrine Society and American Academy of Pediatrics

Chung In-Hyuk , Hee Hong Young , Chung Sochung

Purpose: Childhood obesity epidemic leads an interest of pre-stage of hypertension; higher/elevated blood pressure (BP) status which BP numbers are lower than the criteria for diagnosing hypertension. In 2017, the clinical practice guidelines for pediatric BP management were published separately by Endocrine Society (ES) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The aims of this study are to evaluate the prevalence of elevated blood pressure (EBP) including hy...

hrp0092p2-140 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Pedobesity: Development of Intelligent Multi-level Information Systems and Specialized Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Personalized Management of Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence

Kassari Penio , Billiris Antonis , Karanikas Haralampos , Thireos Eleftherios , Drakoulis Nikolaos , Manios Ioannis , Charmandari Evangelia

Background: Obesity in childhood and adolescence represents a major health problem of our century. In Greece, more than 30-35% of children and adolescents are currently overweight or obese.Objective: To evaluate and further develop the 'National Registry for the Prevention and Management of Overweight and Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence' in order to provide personalized intervention programs for overweig...

hrp0092p2-141 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Metabolic Syndrome Risk Assessment in Indian children and Adolescents

Chugh Vasundhara , Arya Archana

Objective: To assess the risk of metabolic syndrome (MS) in children and adolescents as per the recommendation based on the age and sex-specific reference curves for Waist Circumference (WC) for Indian children by Khadilkar et al.Study Design: A total of 370 children (200 girls, 170 boys) aged 6 to 18years coming for regular checkups to our center from January 2016 to March 2019 with WC >70th percentile we...

hrp0092p2-142 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Vitamin D Status in Obese Children and its Relationship with Leptin and Adiponectin

Nourbakhsh Mona , Nourbakhsh Mitra , Razzaghy Azar Maryam

Introduction: obesity is a major health problem worldwide and its incidence is increasing annually. Adipose tissue produces and regulates many hormones and cytokines which have relationship with obesity comorbidity. Serum level of vitamin D has been previously reported to have a negative relationship with obesity.Objective: To evaluate the relationship between vitamin D status and leptin, adiponectin, lipid profile and I...