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August 15, 2025Open Access

Assessment of Insulin Resistance and Body Composition in Children With Overweight and Obesity: A Pilot Study Using Bioimpedance and Principal Component Analysis

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BPBogdan PascuABA. BalanescuPBPaul Bălănescu

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Overview

Pilot study shows high insulin resistance prevalence in children, using bioimpedance and biomarkers for metabolic assessment.

Key Points

  • Insulin resistance is present in 54.8% of children with overweight and obesity, indicating a significant health concern.
  • ROC analysis revealed moderate predictive power for triglyceride-to-HDL ratio and triglycerides in identifying insulin resistance.
  • Assessments used included a retrospective cohort analysis and bioelectrical impedance analysis on a diverse pediatric population.
  • Integration of bioimpedance and biomarker measures could enhance early detection of metabolic risks in children.

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Pascu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689fc962e46e096235ce1dc5https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202508.0969.v1
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