ESPE Abstracts

The weight of birth affects the weight status and fat distribution in the later period of life. It is suggested that both low and high birth weight pose a risk for cardiometabolic diseases. In this study, the effects of birth weight on body fat mass and body fat distribution parameters during childhood and adolescence period were evaluated.Method: In this cross-sectional study, 4581 children ages between 6-17 years at primary and secon...