2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2014.06.006
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Metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents with phenylketonuria

Abstract: The results of this study suggest that patients with PKU and excess weight are potentially vulnerable to the development of metabolic syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct clinical and laboratory monitoring, aiming to prevent metabolic changes, as well as excessive weight gain and its consequences, particularly cardiovascular risk.

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“…It also helps prevent the onset of chronic noncommunicable diseases, considering that being overweight is a primary risk factor for the onset of metabolic disorders. 33,34 Kanufre et al 35 found higher blood concentrations of triglycerides and basal insulin, a higher total cholesterol/a high density lipoprotein ratio (HDL-c) and index homeostatic model…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It also helps prevent the onset of chronic noncommunicable diseases, considering that being overweight is a primary risk factor for the onset of metabolic disorders. 33,34 Kanufre et al 35 found higher blood concentrations of triglycerides and basal insulin, a higher total cholesterol/a high density lipoprotein ratio (HDL-c) and index homeostatic model…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is interesting to note that several of the conditions identified among PKU patients in this study (diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, obesity) are constituents of the metabolic syndrome. Kanufre et al [24] found that overweight PKU patients may be vulnerable to the development of the metabolic syndrome.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A restrição proteica favorece e estimula o consumo de alimentos ricos em carboidratos e em lipídios, e aumenta o risco de sobrepeso e obesidade (KANUFRE et al, 2015). Há, portanto a necessidade de fazer um trabalho de prevenção e conscientização a respeito ao excesso de peso e alteração metabólica, relacionados aos hábitos alimentares.…”
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