Hemorheological parameters and body weight loss in obese children

Abstract

Hemorheological parameters were analyzed on 50 simple type obese children after 12 months of an adequate diet and physical training. According to the changes of body weight, the subjects were divided into three groups. The hyperviscosity condition disappeared in obese children with a real weight loss, while it remained in the groups of subjects with persistent overweight and with increased weight. A decrease of erythrocyte membrane lipid peroxidation, expressed as malondialdehyde (MDA) , was observed only in the children with a real weight loss, suggesting that the persistent trend toward lipid peroxidation may be considered a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis.