hrp0097p2-135 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2023

The influence of Vitamin D on the physical fitness of obese children

Šandrk Beslać Marija , Bilinovac Željka , Nikolić Jelena , Džida Sanja , Koršić Mirko

Introduction: Obesity and vitamin D deficiency are global public health problems. There is evidence of a reciprocal link between vitamin D deficiency and obesity. Both conditions are risk factors for the development of chronic diseases, primarily insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus type 2, and contribute to a decrease in physical fitness (PF). The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation on PF of obese children dur...