Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Childhood / 영남의대학술지
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
; : 73-76, 2012.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
More and more children are becoming obese and overweight due to several factors that include a high energy density in the diet (a high fat intake) and low energy expenditure. Consequently childhood obesity is becoming a significant health problem. Fat tissue releases many cytokines such as resistin, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, leptin, interleukin-6. These adipocytokines induce obesity-related insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a key component of obesity-related metabolic problems such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, acanthosis nigricans and polycystic ovarian syndrome. This review article focused on insulin resistance and its related metabolic diseases.
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Assunto principal:
Síndrome do Ovário Policístico
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Resistência à Insulina
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Citocinas
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Interleucina-6
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Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa
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Leptina
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
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Dieta
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Metabolismo Energético
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Dislipidemias
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article