A Mini-Review of Pediatric Anthropometrics as Predictors of Future Insulin Resistance

The impact of rising rates of childhood obesity is far reaching. Metabolic syndrome in children is increasing, yet for most children the consequences of excess adiposity will manifest in adulthood. Excess early fat accrual is a risk factor for future insulin resistance. However, certain types of fat...

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Main Authors: Sean DeLacey, Jami L. Josefson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2022.826430/full