Current Evidence on Vitamin D Deficiency and Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Children: What Does the Evidence from Saudi Arabia Tell Us?

Children

Asma M. Alaklabi¹  Naser A. Alsharairi² 

[1] Public Health, School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport, QLD 4222, Australia;;Understanding Chronic Conditions, Heart, Mind &

关键词: children;    obesity;    metabolic syndrome;    vitamin D;    Saudi Arabia;   

DOI  :  10.3390/children5010011

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Obesity and vitamin D deficiency represent major health problems among Saudi children, and have been linked to chronic diseases. Obese children are at risk of developing vitamin D deficiency, which appears to have negative influences on energy homeostasis, impeded bone mineralisation, insulin resistance and inflammation. Evidence supporting the association between vitamin D deficiency of obese children and metabolic syndrome has not specifically been studied in early childhood. The mechanisms through which vitamin D deficiency is associated with metabolic syndrome in obese children needs further elucidation. This commentary aims to (i) summarise current knowledge of the association between vitamin D deficiency and metabolic syndrome in obese children; and (ii) discuss current evidence for the association among Saudi Arabian children.

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