An examination of sex differences in associations between cord blood adipokines and childhood adiposity.

Jillian Ashley-MartinMaria KaraceperLinda DoddsTye E ArbuckleAdrienne S EttingerWilliam D FraserGina MucklePatricia MonnierMandy FisherStefan Kuhle

Published in: Pediatric obesity (2019)

The observed associations between adiponectin and adiposity in boys were statistically significant, of moderate magnitude, and underscore the value of considering sex-specific patterns.

Keyphrases

cord blood
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
high intensity
early life
body mass index
physical activity