Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents.
To explore health behaviors and metabolic risk factors in normal weight obese (NWO) adolescents compared with normal weight lean (NWL) peers.A cross-sectional study of 18-year-old students (n = 182, 47% female) in the capital area of Iceland, with body mass index within normal range (BMI, 18.5-24.9...
Published in: | PLOS ONE |
---|---|
Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2016
|
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161451 https://doaj.org/article/426f6b38100b48a1a90010bb6f16e48c |
id |
ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:426f6b38100b48a1a90010bb6f16e48c |
---|---|
record_format |
openpolar |
spelling |
ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:426f6b38100b48a1a90010bb6f16e48c 2023-05-15T16:51:31+02:00 Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents. Anna S Olafsdottir Johanna E Torfadottir Sigurbjorn A Arngrimsson 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161451 https://doaj.org/article/426f6b38100b48a1a90010bb6f16e48c EN eng Public Library of Science (PLoS) http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4999227?pdf=render https://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203 1932-6203 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0161451 https://doaj.org/article/426f6b38100b48a1a90010bb6f16e48c PLoS ONE, Vol 11, Iss 8, p e0161451 (2016) Medicine R Science Q article 2016 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161451 2022-12-30T22:05:06Z To explore health behaviors and metabolic risk factors in normal weight obese (NWO) adolescents compared with normal weight lean (NWL) peers.A cross-sectional study of 18-year-old students (n = 182, 47% female) in the capital area of Iceland, with body mass index within normal range (BMI, 18.5-24.9 kg/m2). Body composition was estimated via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, fitness was assessed with maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) during treadmill test, dietary intake through 24-hour recall, questionnaires explained health behavior and fasting blood samples were taken. NWO was defined as normal BMI and body fat >17.6% in males and >31.6% in females.Among normal weight adolescents, 42% (n = 76) were defined as NWO, thereof 61% (n = 46) male participants. Fewer participants with NWO were physically active, ate breakfast on a regular basis, and consumed vegetables frequently compared with NWL. No difference was detected between the two groups in energy- and nutrient intake. The mean difference in aerobic fitness was 5.1 ml/kg/min between the groups in favor of the NWL group (p<0.001). NWO was positively associated with having one or more risk factors for metabolic syndrome (Odds Ratio OR = 2.2; 95% confidence interval CI: 1.2, 3.9) when adjusted for sex. High waist circumference was more prevalent among NWO than NWL, but only among girls (13% vs 4%, p = 0.019).High prevalence of NWO was observed in the study group. Promoting healthy lifestyle with regard to nutrition and physical activity in early life should be emphasized regardless of BMI. Article in Journal/Newspaper Iceland Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles PLOS ONE 11 8 e0161451 |
institution |
Open Polar |
collection |
Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
op_collection_id |
ftdoajarticles |
language |
English |
topic |
Medicine R Science Q |
spellingShingle |
Medicine R Science Q Anna S Olafsdottir Johanna E Torfadottir Sigurbjorn A Arngrimsson Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents. |
topic_facet |
Medicine R Science Q |
description |
To explore health behaviors and metabolic risk factors in normal weight obese (NWO) adolescents compared with normal weight lean (NWL) peers.A cross-sectional study of 18-year-old students (n = 182, 47% female) in the capital area of Iceland, with body mass index within normal range (BMI, 18.5-24.9 kg/m2). Body composition was estimated via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, fitness was assessed with maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) during treadmill test, dietary intake through 24-hour recall, questionnaires explained health behavior and fasting blood samples were taken. NWO was defined as normal BMI and body fat >17.6% in males and >31.6% in females.Among normal weight adolescents, 42% (n = 76) were defined as NWO, thereof 61% (n = 46) male participants. Fewer participants with NWO were physically active, ate breakfast on a regular basis, and consumed vegetables frequently compared with NWL. No difference was detected between the two groups in energy- and nutrient intake. The mean difference in aerobic fitness was 5.1 ml/kg/min between the groups in favor of the NWL group (p<0.001). NWO was positively associated with having one or more risk factors for metabolic syndrome (Odds Ratio OR = 2.2; 95% confidence interval CI: 1.2, 3.9) when adjusted for sex. High waist circumference was more prevalent among NWO than NWL, but only among girls (13% vs 4%, p = 0.019).High prevalence of NWO was observed in the study group. Promoting healthy lifestyle with regard to nutrition and physical activity in early life should be emphasized regardless of BMI. |
format |
Article in Journal/Newspaper |
author |
Anna S Olafsdottir Johanna E Torfadottir Sigurbjorn A Arngrimsson |
author_facet |
Anna S Olafsdottir Johanna E Torfadottir Sigurbjorn A Arngrimsson |
author_sort |
Anna S Olafsdottir |
title |
Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents. |
title_short |
Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents. |
title_full |
Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents. |
title_fullStr |
Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents. |
title_full_unstemmed |
Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents. |
title_sort |
health behavior and metabolic risk factors associated with normal weight obesity in adolescents. |
publisher |
Public Library of Science (PLoS) |
publishDate |
2016 |
url |
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161451 https://doaj.org/article/426f6b38100b48a1a90010bb6f16e48c |
genre |
Iceland |
genre_facet |
Iceland |
op_source |
PLoS ONE, Vol 11, Iss 8, p e0161451 (2016) |
op_relation |
http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4999227?pdf=render https://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203 1932-6203 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0161451 https://doaj.org/article/426f6b38100b48a1a90010bb6f16e48c |
op_doi |
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161451 |
container_title |
PLOS ONE |
container_volume |
11 |
container_issue |
8 |
container_start_page |
e0161451 |
_version_ |
1766041632740737024 |