Associations between anthropometric indicators in early life and low-grade inflammation,insulin resistance and lipid profile in adolescence

Background and aimsThe long-term relations between excessive adiposity in early childhood and unfavourable cardiometabolic profiles in later ages are not yet completely understood. We aimed to assess the associations between birth weight (BW) and BMI from 6 months to 6 years of age, with biomarkers indicative of low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance and lipid profiles in adolescence.Methods and resultsRetrospective school-based study with 415 Portuguese adolescents (220 girls), mean age of 14.08 ± 1.6 years old. Anthropometric data from birth to 6 years old was extracted from individual child health book records. Actual weight and height were measured and BMI calculated. Participants were classified at each time point as normal weight or overweight according to WHO reference values. Biomarkers were obtained from venous blood samples. Linear regressions were used to explore the associations between the biomarkers and early life anthropometric indicators. From 2 years onwards, BMI associated positively with the inflammatory score and HOMA-IR in adolescence. Children who were overweight/obese from 2 to 6 years of age presented significantly higher inflammatory score and HOMA-IR later in adolescence. TC/HDL ratio was also positively associated with BMI from the age of 5 years onwards. The associations between BMI and cardiometabolic outcomes remained positive in adolescence, with overweight adolescents presenting a higher inflammatory score, HOMA-IR and TC/HDL than normal weight adolescents.ConclusionA high BMI from an early age was consistently associated with worse inflammatory and lipid profiles and insulin resistance in adolescence. No associations were found between BW and the same studied outcomes.     

基于十年随访的心血管代谢性危险因素聚集与社区≥55岁人群全因死亡风险关系的队列研究

背景 心血管代谢性危险因素聚集（CRFC）是老年人常见的健康问题,目前相关研究主要集中在流行病学分布特征的描述,有关CRFC与人群全因死亡风险的研究鲜有报道。目的 探讨CRFC与社区≥55岁人群全因死亡风险的关系,为开展≥55岁人群社区保健提供参考。方法 于2011年9—11月采用典型抽样法选取宁夏回族自治区吴忠市和银川市5个社区的1 046名≥55岁人群作为研究对象,对其开展一般情况问卷调查、体格检查、超声检查、实验室检查和CRFC评价[纳入中心性肥胖、高胆固醇血症、高三酰甘油血症、高低密度脂蛋白血症、低高密度脂蛋白血症、高血压、糖尿病、高尿酸血症、非酒精性脂肪性肝病（NAFLD）共计9项心血管代谢性危险因素后,控制一般情况变量,通过构建多因素Cox比例风险回归模型,估计各个心血管代谢性危险因素的回归系数β,以回归系数β为权重将所有心血管代谢性危险因素的评分相加得出心血管代谢危险因素危险总评分],将心血管代谢危险因素危险总评分按照四分位数分为三组：P75组;分别于2017年,2019年和2021年通过面访和死因监测系统搜索的方式完成随访。采...     

Changes in Cardiometabolic Risk Among Older Adults with Obesity: An Ancillary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating Exercise Plus Weight Maintenance and Exercise Plus Intentional Weight Loss by Caloric Restriction

BackgroundObesity imposes risk to cardiometabolic health; however, intentional weight loss among older adults with obesity remains controversial.ObjectiveTo explore the influence of exercise plus weight maintenance and exercise plus intentional weight loss by caloric restriction on changes in cardiometabolic risk among older adults with obesity assessed by four risk-scoring tools.DesignUsing longitudinal data from the Calorie Restriction and Changes in Body Composition, Disease, Function, and Quality of Life in Older Adults study (CROSSROADS) (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00955903; May 2009 to October 2014), scores were calculated using baseline and 12-month data according to criteria from the International Diabetes Federation, National Cholesterol Education Program's Adult Treatment Panel, Framingham Risk Score, and Cardiometabolic Disease Staging.Participants and settingParticipants (39% men, 23% African American, aged 70.2 ± 4.7 years) were randomized to exercise (n = 48), exercise plus nutrient-dense weight maintenance diet (n = 44), or exercise plus weight loss by moderate caloric restriction (n = 42).Main outcome measuresTo evaluate effects of exercise plus weight maintenance and exercise plus intentional weight loss on changes in cardiometabolic risk.Statistical analyses performedGeneralized estimating equations were used to assess changes in risk with ethnicity, biological sex, and age as covariates.ResultsGroup-time interaction was only significant for Framingham and Cardiometabolic Disease Staging (P = 0.005 and 0.041, respectively). Upon post hoc analysis, significant within-group improvements in Framingham scores were observed for exercise plus weight maintenance (P < 0.001; r = –1.682) and exercise plus weight loss (P = 0.020; r = –0.881). In analysis of between-group differences in Framingham scores, significant decreases were observed in the exercise plus weight maintenance group (P = 0.001; r = –1.723) compared with the exercise group. For Cardiometabolic Disease Staging, the exercise plus weight loss group had significant within-group improvements (P = 0.023; r = –0.102). For between-group differences in Cardiometabolic Disease Staging, the exercise plus weight loss group showed significant risk reduction (P = 0.012; r = –0.142) compared with the exercise group.ConclusionsAmong risk scores evaluated, Framingham and Cardiometabolic Disease Staging showed significantly greater sensitivity to change in cardiometabolic risk. Older adults with obesity can significantly lower cardiometabolic risk through exercise plus weight maintenance or exercise plus weight loss by moderate caloric restriction.     

Specific Dietary Protein Sources Are Associated with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study

BackgroundPuerto Rican adults residing in the US mainland experience a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS). A diet containing healthy protein-rich sources may help control risk factors for MetS.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate 2-year longitudinal associations between intake of various protein-rich foods and changes in the six MetS components.DesignThis is a secondary analysis of a longitudinal cohort study using data from the baseline (2004–2007) and 2-year follow-up visits (2006–2011) in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study.Participants/settingParticipants were self-identified Puerto Ricans, aged 45 to 75 years, residing in Boston, Massachusetts, or the surrounding area (n = 1,126).Main outcome measuresMetS components were fasting glucose, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and waist circumference.Statistical analysisBaseline intake of foods reported in a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire were expressed as servings/day, and protein-rich foods were categorized as unprocessed white meat, unprocessed red meat, processed meat, milk and yogurt, cheese, fish and seafood, beans, nuts, and eggs. Associations between each continuous protein food group and continuous 2-year change in MetS components were assessed using linear mixed models adjusted for socioeconomic and behavioral factors, and other dietary sources.ResultsThe top contributors to total protein intake were unprocessed red meat (13.3%) and unprocessed poultry (13.0%), and the lowest were eggs (2.92%) and nuts (0.91%). Higher intake of processed meats was associated with an increase in waist circumference over 2 years (β = 1.28; standard error [SE] = 0.63), whereas higher intake of fish and seafood was associated with a decrease in waist circumference (β = ?3.47; SE = 1.39). Intake of unprocessed poultry was associated with a decrease in triglycerides (β = ?24.5; SE = 9.13). No other significant associations were observed between protein sources and 2-year changes in MetS components.ConclusionsConsuming less processed meat and more fish and seafood and unprocessed poultry was associated with decreases in waist circumference and triglycerides among US mainland Puerto Ricans. Other dietary protein sources were not related to cardiometabolic health.     

中国成年人生活方式和心血管代谢因素与甲基化年龄加速的相关性分析

目的比较分析5种甲基化年龄加速指标与生活方式和心血管代谢因素间的相关性。方法基于中国慢性病前瞻性研究中有基线外周血全基因组甲基化检测数据的研究对象980人, 计算Horvath时钟、Hannum时钟、DNAm PhenoAge、GrimAge和Li时钟5种甲基化年龄。根据甲基化年龄对实足年龄回归的残差值计算甲基化年龄加速。研究的生活方式因素包括吸烟、饮酒、饮食习惯、体力活动、经BMI和腰围联合定义的体型。心血管代谢因素包括血压、血糖和TC。利用一般线性模型分析生活方式和心血管代谢因素与各甲基化年龄加速指标的相关性[β值(95%CI)]。结果 GrimAge加速指标与吸烟、饮酒、体力活动水平及BMI存在关联。与不吸烟、不饮酒或BMI为18.5～23.9 kg/m2 者相比, 吸烟者(每天吸烟1～14、15～24、≥25支者对应的β值依次为0.71(95%CI:0.57～0.86)、0.88(95%CI:0.73～1.03)、0.99(95%CI:0.81～1.18)、重度饮酒者[每日纯乙醇量≥60 g:0.33(95%CI:0.11～0.55)]、BMI<18.5 kg/m2者[0...     

Association of abdominal fat distribution and cardiometabolic risk factors among obese Korean adolescents

The association between abdominal fat distribution and cardiometabolic risk factors using direct measures of abdominal fat in adolescents has not been extensively researched. This study was designed to investigate the association between visceral and subcutaneous fat and cardiometabolic risk factors, in obese Korean adolescents. The study enrolled 175 adolescents (72 boys, 103 girls), from ages nine to 19 years, who were referred to the Obesity Clinic of Asan Medical Center. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were measured for each study participant. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) areas were calculated by computed tomography. Blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, insulin and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) score were measured. Systolic blood pressure, HDL cholesterol, fasting insulin and the HOMA score were significantly correlated with BMI, WC, VAT and SAT. In addition, VAT was significantly correlated with diastolic blood pressure and triglyceride levels. On multiple regression analysis, VAT was independently correlated with blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, fasting insulin and the HOMA score, while SAT was independently correlated with systolic blood pressure, fasting insulin and the HOMA score. This study determined that cardiovascular risk factors are closely associated with VAT, while insulin resistance is closely associated with both VAT and SAT among obese Korean adolescents.     

Effect of intermittent versus continuous energy restriction on weight loss,maintenance and cardiometabolic risk: A randomized 1-year trial

Background & aims

Long-term adherence to conventional weight-loss diets is limited while intermittent fasting has risen in popularity. We compared the effects of intermittent versus continuous energy restriction on weight loss, maintenance and cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with abdominal obesity and ≥1 additional component of metabolic syndrome.