Adolescents with Mild Stunting Show Alterations in Glucose and Insulin Metabolism
Joint Authors
Sawaya, Ana Lydia
Clemente, Ana Paula Grotti
Martins, Vinicius José Baccin
Albuquerque, Maria Paula
Santos, Carla Danusa da Luz
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 <−1) or of normal stature, as well as overweight (body mass index ≥85th percentile) or normal weight.
Beta-cell function and insulin resistance were evaluated according to the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA).
Results.
In the group with mild stunting, glucose, insulin, and HOMA-IR levels were significantly higher in overweight adolescents compared with those of normal weight, whereas HOMA-B levels were significantly lower.
Adolescents with mild stunting showed significantly higher accumulations of body and abdominal fat than their normal stature counterparts.
Conclusions.
The presence of mild stunting was associated with higher levels of glucose and insulin, diminished function of beta cells, and increased insulin resistance.
These results reinforce the need for intervention in adolescents with mild stunting.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Santos, Carla Danusa da Luz& Clemente, Ana Paula Grotti& Martins, Vinicius José Baccin& Albuquerque, Maria Paula& Sawaya, Ana Lydia. 2010. Adolescents with Mild Stunting Show Alterations in Glucose and Insulin Metabolism. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Santos, Carla Danusa da Luz…[et al.]. Adolescents with Mild Stunting Show Alterations in Glucose and Insulin Metabolism. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Santos, Carla Danusa da Luz& Clemente, Ana Paula Grotti& Martins, Vinicius José Baccin& Albuquerque, Maria Paula& Sawaya, Ana Lydia. Adolescents with Mild Stunting Show Alterations in Glucose and Insulin Metabolism. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-510169