Body fat, pericardial fat, liver fat and arterial health at age 10  years

ConclusionsAt school age, lean and fat mass seem to be differentially related to carotid intima-media thickness but not distensibility. Arterial development might be affected by lean mass, general and specific fat mass.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - May 5, 2022 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Giulietta S. Monasso, Susana Santos, Carolina C. V. Silva, Madelon L. Geurtsen, Edwin Oei, Romy Gaillard, Janine F. Felix, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research