Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Jan 2006
Relationship of hepatic steatosis to adipose tissue distribution in pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Central adiposity, a component of insulin resistance syndrome, is a risk factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adults. To determine whether a similar relationship occurs in children, hepatic fat content and adipose tissue distribution were assessed in obese children at risk for NAFLD. ⋯ Visceral adiposity is a risk factor for pediatric NAFLD.