Catch-Up Growth in Children Born Small for Gestational Age Related to Body Composition and Metabolic Risk at Six Years of Age in the UK

Conclusions: Within this population-based sample of SGA children, catch-up growth in weight was associated with higher abdominal fat mass, blood pressure and glycemia; furthermore, in these children, less height gain was associated with reduced limb lean and fat mass.Horm Res Paediatr
Source: Hormone Research in Paediatrics - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research