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Components of the metabolic syndrome among a sample of overweight and obese Costa Rican schoolchildren
(2009)
Background. The term “pediatric metabolic syndrome” includes a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia (including increased triglycerides and decreased HDL cholesterol), hypertension, ...
Biochemical Indicators of nutritional status and dietary intake in Costa Rican Cabécar Indian Adolescents
(2005-03)
The purpose of this study was to determine the blood levels of selected nutritional status indicators and the dietary intake of Costa Rican Cabécar Indians aged 10 to 16 years. The results showed that 65% of the adolescents ...
Insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance in overweight and obese Costa Rican schoolchildren
(2008)
Background. Worldwide obesity has become an unprecedented public health challenge. In addition, a notable increase in the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus has emerged. In Costa Rica, there are no ...