Tag: children

TSH and free triiodothyronine concentrations are associated with weight loss in a lifestyle intervention and weight regain afterwards in obese children

This prospective study investigated the relationship between thyroid hormone levels and weight changes in 51 obese children undergoing a 1-year lifestyle intervention. The study found that higher baseline thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels were associated with greater weight loss during the intervention, while higher free triiodothyronine (fT3) levels correlated with weight

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Associations of Dietary Intake on Biological Markers of Inflammation in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

This systematic review published in Nutrients examines the association between dietary intake and biological markers of inflammation in children and adolescents. The review, which included 53 studies, found that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole foods, such as the Mediterranean diet, were linked to lower levels of inflammation, while

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