Visceral adiposity index, cardiorespiratory fitness, and fasting plasma glucose associations in adolescents.

Autor:	Musa DI; Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Kogi State University, Anyigba 272102, Kogi, Nigeria. dimusa55@gmail.com., Okuneye RO; Department of Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education, Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos 102003, Lagos, Nigeria., Momoh JI; Department of Human Physiology, Kogi State University, Anyigba 272102, Kogi, Nigeria., Darma MH; Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Bayero University, Kano 700101, Kano, Nigeria., Onoja-Alexander MO; Department of Community Medicine, Kogi State University, Anyigba 272102, Kogi, Nigeria., Mwangi FM; Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	World journal of clinical pediatrics [World J Clin Pediatr] 2024 Dec 09; Vol. 13 (4), pp. 97105. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 09 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.5409/wjcp.v13.i4.97105
Abstrakt:	Background: The global rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in children and adolescents is partly linked to the increasing rates of childhood obesity and physical inactivity. Aim: To explore the independent relationships of visceral adiposity index (VAI) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) in adolescents. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 403 adolescents (202 boys and 201 girls) aged 11-19 years. Participants were evaluated for VAI, CRF, and FPG. Regression models, adjusted for age and maturity status, were used to assess the associations between VAI, CRF, and FPG. Results: The prevalence of T2DM risk was 15.3% (girls = 7.4%; boys = 7.9%). In boys, high VAI was positively associated with FPG ( β = 0.190, P = 0.009), while low CRF was negatively associated with FPG ( β = -0.206, P = 0.010). These associations persisted even after adjusting for CRF and VAI. However, no significant associations between VAI, CRF, and FPG were observed in girls ( P > 0.05). Adolescents with high VAI and low fitness levels demonstrated poorer glycemic profiles. Conclusion: Among boys, both VAI and CRF were independently associated with T2DM risk, with CRF showing a stronger association. These associations were not observed in girls. Promoting regular aerobic exercise and healthy diets may serve as essential public health promotion strategies in preventing and managing T2DM risk in adolescents. Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflict of interest. (©The Author(s) 2024. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.)
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