Longitudinal outcomes of body mass index in overweight and obese children with chronic kidney disease.

Nancy M RodigJennifer RoemMichael F SchneiderPatricia W Seo-MayerKimberly J ReidyFrederick J KaskelAmy J KogonSusan L FurthBradley A Warady

Published in: Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) (2021)

Overweight and obese children with CKD demonstrated a significant annual decline in BMI, though the absolute change was modest. Among obese children, only age < 6 years was associated with significant decline in BMI. Persistence of elevated BMI in older children and adolescents with CKD underscores the need for early prevention and effective intervention.

Keyphrases

body mass index
chronic kidney disease
young adults
end stage renal disease
weight gain
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
bariatric surgery
middle aged
obese patients