Comparison of body composition and adipokine levels between thin and normal-weight prepubertal children
Objective: Thinness can have substantial consequences for child development and health. Adipokines, including leptin and adiponectin, play a significant role in the regulation of important metabolic functions. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between body composition and serum l...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-07-01
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Series: | Jornal de Pediatria |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021755717300554 |