Read more about the article Reference values of bone stiffness index and C-terminal telopeptide in healthy European children.
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Reference values of bone stiffness index and C-terminal telopeptide in healthy European children.

Abstract Quantitative ultrasound measurements and bone metabolic markers can help to monitor bone health and to detect impaired skeletal development. Population-based reference values for children may serve as a basis…

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Read more about the article Blood lipids among young children in Europe: results from the European IDEFICS study.
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Blood lipids among young children in Europe: results from the European IDEFICS study.

Abstract Measurement of cholesterol and triglyceride (TG) fractions in blood has become standard practice in the early detection of atherosclerotic disease pathways. Considerable attention is given nowadays to the presence…

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Read more about the article Physical fitness reference standards in European children: the IDEFICS study.
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Physical fitness reference standards in European children: the IDEFICS study.

Abstract A low fitness status during childhood and adolescence is associated with important health-related outcomes, such as increased future risk for obesity and cardiovascular diseases, impaired skeletal health, reduced quality…

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Read more about the article Metabolic syndrome in young children: definitions and results of the IDEFICS study.
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Metabolic syndrome in young children: definitions and results of the IDEFICS study.

Abstract To estimate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) using reference standards obtained in European children and to develop a quantitative MetS score and describe its distribution in children.…

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Read more about the article Percentiles of fasting serum insulin, glucose, HbA1c and HOMA-IR in pre-pubertal normal weight European children from the IDEFICS cohort.
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Percentiles of fasting serum insulin, glucose, HbA1c and HOMA-IR in pre-pubertal normal weight European children from the IDEFICS cohort.

Abstract The aim of this study is to present age- and sex-specific reference values of insulin, glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and the homeostasis model assessment to quantify insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)…

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Read more about the article C-reactive protein reference percentiles among pre-adolescent children in Europe based on the IDEFICS study population.
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C-reactive protein reference percentiles among pre-adolescent children in Europe based on the IDEFICS study population.

Abstract C-reactive protein (CRP) is involved in a wide range of diseases. It is a powerful marker for inflammatory processes used for diagnostic and monitoring purposes. We aimed to establish…

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Read more about the article Adherence to the obesity-related lifestyle intervention targets in the IDEFICS study.
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Adherence to the obesity-related lifestyle intervention targets in the IDEFICS study.

Abstract To address behaviours associated with childhood obesity, certain target values are recommended that should be met to improve children's health. In the IDEFICS (Identification and prevention of Dietary- and…

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Read more about the article Objectively measured physical activity in European children: the IDEFICS study.
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Objectively measured physical activity in European children: the IDEFICS study.

Abstract To provide sex- and age-specific percentile values for levels of physical activity (PA) and sedentary time of European children aged 2.0-10.9 years from eight European countries (Sweden, Germany, Hungary,…

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Read more about the article Dietary energy density in young children across Europe.
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Dietary energy density in young children across Europe.

Abstract To describe energy density (ED; kcal g(-1)) of dietary intake of European children. From 16, 228 children who participated in the IDEFICS (Identification and prevention of Dietary- and lifestyle-induced health EFfects…

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Read more about the article Usual energy and macronutrient intakes in 2-9-year-old European children.
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Usual energy and macronutrient intakes in 2-9-year-old European children.

Abstract Valid estimates of population intakes are essential for monitoring trends as well as for nutritional interventions, but such data are rare in young children. In particular, the problem of…

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