Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

Original Article

Endocrinology

Lipid accumulation product is a predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in childhood obesity

Bahar Özcabı, Salih Demirhan, Mesut Akyol, Hatice Öztürkmen Akay, Ayla Güven

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(12):450-455. Published online October 28, 2019

Background: Lipid accumulation product (LAP) is associated with the presence and severity of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adults.
Purpose: Here we evaluated the ability of LAP to predict NAFLD in obese children. Methods: Eighty obese children (38 girls; age 6–18 years) were included. Anthropometric measurements and biochemical values were obtained from the patients’ medical records. LAP was calculated as [waist...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00248

Review Article

Endocrinology

Waist-to-height ratio as a screening tool for obesity and cardiometabolic risk

Eun-Gyong Yoo

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2016;59(11):425-431. Published online November 18, 2016

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The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), calculated by dividing the waist circumference (WC) by height, has recently gained attention as an anthropometric index for central adiposity. It is an easy-to-use and less age-dependent index to identify individuals with increased cardiometabolic risk. A WHtR cutoff of 0.5 can be used in different sex and ethnic groups and is generally accepted as a universal...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2016.59.11.425

Original Article

Association between serum alanine aminotransferase level and obesity indices in Korean adolescents

Moon Bae Ahn, Woo Ri Bae, Kyung Do Han, Won Kyoung Cho, Kyoung Soon Cho, So Hyun Park, Min Ho Jung, Byung Kyu Suh

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2015;58(5):165-171. Published online May 22, 2015

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Purpose

To analyze the correlation between serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and obesity indices including body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BFP), total fat mass (FM), truncal fat mass (TFM), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) in Korean adolescents.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study based on data derived from the 2010-2011 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (KNHANES). Subjects were...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2015.58.5.165

The association of blood pressure with body mass index and waist circumference in normal weight and overweight adolescents

Young-Hwan Song

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2014;57(2):79-84. Published online February 24, 2014

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Purpose

Overweight can be defined by the body mass index (BMI) and is likely associated with an increased cardiovascular disease risk. However, waist circumference (WC), a central adiposity index, may be a better indicator of cardiovascular disease risk. Studies comparing the effects of BMI and WC on cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure (BP), are rare in adolescents.

Methods

We analyzed...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2014.57.2.79

Review Article

Metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents

Young Mi Hong

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2009;52(7):737-744. Published online July 15, 2009

Metabolic syndrome (MS) in children and adolescents has become a global public health problem. MS among Korean children and adolescents has been increasing significantly over the past decade. This paper aims to provide the currently available information on the MS in children and adolescents. This review focuses on the definition, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology and pathophysiology which may be helpful for...

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Original Article

Adolescent obesity and the elevation of aminotransferase levels

Su Yeon Kim, Ho Jun Lee, Tae Su Park, Soo Geun Kim, Hye Jung Shin

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2006;49(10):1037-1041. Published online October 15, 2006

Purpose : The prevalence of obesity and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) was increased in adolescents. This study was performed to observe the prevalence of elevated aminotransferase levels in adolescents and to assess the correlations between aminotransferase levels and obesity related parameters(body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist to hip ratio and insulin level). Methods : We obtained weight, height, waist circumference and...

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Relationship between Body Fat Distribution and Metabolic Risk Factors in Adolescents

Dal Hyun Kim, Tae Jung Seong, Young Jin Hong, Byong Kwan Son, Soon Ki Kim

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(4):326-334. Published online April 15, 2003

Purpose : The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of obesity in adolescents; to study the association between obesity, blood pressure, and dyslipidemia; and to evaluate the superiority of waist circumference to waist/hip ratio(WHR) in central obesity. Methods : We selected 1382 adolescents(M : F=690 : 692) aged from 11 to 18 years(mean age; boys 15.0, girls 15.4)...

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