hrp0086p2-p513 | Fat Metabolism and Obesity P2 | ESPE2016

Low Birth Weight is not Associated with Increased Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Children and Adolescents

Inzaghi Elena , Fintini Danilo , Baldini Ferroli Barbara , Grossi Armando , Pedicelli Stefania , Bizzarri Carla , Fiori Rossana , Spadoni Gianluigi , Scire Giuseppe , Cappa Marco , Cianfarani Stefano

Background: Children born small for gestational age (SGA) are at risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS) as adults and show a higher prevalence of MetS components.Objective and hypotheses: To define the association between low birth weight and the presence of MetS in a cohort of obese Italian children and adolescents.Method: The presence of MetS was studied in a cohort of obese (BMI >90th centile) children and adolescents consisting...