Adolescents with Mild Stunting Show Alterations in Glucose and Insulin Metabolism

Purpose. To evaluate glucose and insulin profiles in adolescents with mild stunting and overweight in order to assess the possibility of increased predisposition to diabetes. Subjects and Methods. The study population consisted of 66 pubertal adolescents classified as mildly stunted (height-for-age...

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Published in:Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism 2010-01, Vol.2010 (2010), p.253-258
Main Authors: Santos, Carla Danusa da Luz, Clemente, Ana Paula Grotti, Martins, Vinicius José Baccin, Albuquerque, Maria Paula, Sawaya, Ana Lydia
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Language:English
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Summary:Purpose. To evaluate glucose and insulin profiles in adolescents with mild stunting and overweight in order to assess the possibility of increased predisposition to diabetes. Subjects and Methods. The study population consisted of 66 pubertal adolescents classified as mildly stunted (height-for-age z scores ≥−2 and
ISSN:2090-0724
2090-0732
2090-0732
DOI:10.1155/2010/943070