ArticlePloS one2016
Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents.
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- Normal Weight Obesity and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Pooled it
- Cardiometabolic risk and health behaviours in adolescents with normal-weight obesity: a systematic review.Public health nutrition · 2021Pooled it
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- Normal-weight obesity and adverse health outcomes in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.Obesity pillars · 2026Article
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- Association between normal-weight central obesity and cardiometabolic disorders: a longitudinal analysis from health check-up data.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2026Article
- Progressive increase of cardiometabolic risk in Brazilian children according to obesity phenotypes.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026Article
- Predicting metabolic syndrome in adolescents from device-measured 24-h movement behaviors: a machine learning approach.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Diagnostic and prognostic value of adipose tissue content and distribution indicators for normal weight obesity in young women.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Normal Weight Obesity Overview and Update: A narrative review.Current obesity reports · 2025Review
- Adolescents with Normal Weight Obesity Have Less Dry Lean Mass Compared to Obese Counterparts.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Predictors of Normal-Weight Obesity among Women.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Whole-body bone mineral density and markers of bone homeostasis in adults with normal-weight obesity.Obesity pillars · 2023Article
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- Body Fat Is Superior to Body Mass Index in Predicting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adolescents.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Physical Fitness, Screen Time and Sleep Habits According to Obesity Levels in Schoolchildren: Findings from the Health Survey of the Extreme South of Chile.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Objectively Measured Physical Activity Is Lower in Individuals with Normal Weight Obesity in the United States.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Cardiometabolic risk in adolescents with normal weight obesity.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2022Article
- Normal weight obesity and unaddressed cardiometabolic health risk-a narrative review.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore health behaviors and metabolic risk factors in normal weight obese (NWO) adolescents compared with normal weight lean (NWL) peers. DESIGN AND
methodsA 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.
resultsAmong 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).
conclusionsHigh 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.
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