Vitamin D supplementation in obese Sri Lankan children: a randomized controlled trial

Vitamin D supplementation in obese Sri Lankan children: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Micronutrient deficiencies are identified among obese individuals. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is prevalent in obese children, and is hypothesized to cause insulin resistance and metabolic abnormalities. This study aimed to determine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on obes...

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Main Authors: D. B. D. L. Samaranayake, S. G. S. Adikaram, N. Atapattu, K. M. D. L. D. Kendaragama, J. T. N. Senevirathne, H. D. Jayasekera, V. P. Wickramasinghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Childhood obesity
Insulin resistance
Randomized controlled trial
Sri Lanka
Vitamin D deficiency
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02329-w

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