Body fat percentage in adolescents with phenylketonuria and associated factors

Body fat percentage in adolescents with phenylketonuria and associated factors

Objective: To evaluate the percentage of body fat (% BF) in adolescents with PKU and to relate it to protein consumption, physical activity level, body mass index (BMI), sexual maturity and metabolic control. Method: This is a cross-sectional study conducted with 94 adolescents between 10 and 20 yea...

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Main Authors: Giovanna Caliman Camatta, Viviane de Cássia Kanufre, Michelle Rosa Andrade Alves, Rosângelis Del Lama Soares, Rocksane de Carvalho Norton, Marcos José Burle de Aguiar, Ana Lúcia Pimenta Starling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
Series:Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports
Subjects:
Phenylketonuria
Adolescent
Body composition
Physical activity
Diet
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214426920300410

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