Adolescents with Normal Weight Obesity Have Less Dry Lean Mass Compared to Obese Counterparts
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15501682 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ann Brown (0000-0001-7817-1908, University of Idaho), Ariel J Aguiar Bonfim Cruz (University of Idaho), Malayna G Schwartz (University of Idaho), Samantha J Brooks (0009-0000-4178-564X, University of Idaho), Alexa J Chandler (0000-0002-8726-1646, University of Idaho, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 171-171 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph22020171 |
| PMID | 40003397 |
| OpenAlex | W4406845060 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
Normal weight obesity (NWO) is a condition characterized by a normal body mass index (BMI; 18.5-24.9 kg·m -2 ) yet excess body fat. Those with this condition have an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases associated with obesity. The prevalence of NWO is not well investigated in adolescents, particularly in the United States. This study examined the prevalence of NWO and dietary behaviors among adolescents aged 14-19 years old (n = 139) who live in a rural area in the United States. Data were collected from December 2019 through February 2020. Body composition was assessed via bioelectrical impedance analysis and diet was assessed using an Automated Self-Administered 24 h food recall questionnaire. Participants were categorized by BMI and body fat percentage as NWO, normal weight lean (NWL), or obese (OB). The sample prevalence of NWO was 13.6%, with girls having a higher prevalence (22.2%) than boys (1.8%). Those with NWO had significantly lower dry lean mass than OB ( p = 0.02), but there were no differences between NWL and OB ( p = 0.08). There was significantly higher caloric intake ( p = 0.02) among NWL compared to OB, and NWL consumed more fiber than both NWO ( p = 0.02) and OB ( p = 0.03). Overall, this study gives us a better understanding of the prevalence of NWO in the adolescent population and the dietary habits associated with each group. Those with NWO may be at increased risk for negative long-term health outcomes commonly associated with obesity. Additionally, the higher caloric intake among NWL was unexpected and should be investigated further
Anthropometry · Bioelectrical impedance analysis · Body mass index · Body weight · Environmental health · Lean body mass · Obesity · Population · Demography · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Medicine · Nutritional Studies and Diet · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Internal Medicine
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |