Clinical Nutrition Therapy of Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents.
10.5223/kjpgn.2011.14.4.350
- Author:
Hye Won YOM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Seoul Metropolitan Dong-bu Hospital, Seoul, Korea. misoyom@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Metabolic Syndrome;
Nutrition;
Adolescents;
Insulin resistance;
Obesity
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Cardiovascular Diseases;
Dietary Fiber;
Dyslipidemias;
Fructose;
Glucose;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Insulin Resistance;
Nutrition Therapy;
Obesity;
Prevalence;
Weight Loss
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2011;14(4):350-358
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by the clustering of obesity, impaired glucose metabolism, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, and is predictive for development of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The high prevalence of MetS is a serious health problem, especially among obese adolescents. Because insulin resistance and obesity play a central role in MetS, treatment of MetS should be primarily focused on improving insulin sensitivity and weight reduction. Nutritional therapy of MetS aims to reduce the intakes of saturated fat and free fructose, and increasing the intakes of dietary fiber, unsaturated fat, and antioxidant nutrients may also be beneficial.
