Saving little hearts
Obesity in young children is an early risk factor for adult diseases.
Obesity was defined as being in the top 5 percent of the weight for the child’s age. It showed that the obese childrens had higher blood measurement of C-reactive protein, an indicator of inflammation and a marker for heart disease…
Obese childrens also had higher levels of fibrinogen, which is related to blood clotting and also a heart disease maker. None of the Obese children had the classic metabolic syndrome ( combination of high blood pressure. high blood glucose, and high cholesterol), but would still be considered at risk..
