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Sex differences in metabolic syndrome components in adolescent military dependents at high-risk for adult obesity.

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Abstract
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Metabolic syndrome in adolescence has been associated with adverse cardiometabolic outcomes in adulthood. Preliminary data suggest that boys may have worsened metabolic syndrome components compared to girls. Yet, little is known about the physical health of military dependents, a potentially at-risk population.

Year of Publication
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2020
Journal
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Pediatric obesity
Volume
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15
Issue
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8
Number of Pages
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e12638
ISSN Number
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2047-6302
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1111/ijpo.12638
DOI
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10.1111/ijpo.12638
Short Title
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Pediatr Obes
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