Height and BMI in fragile X syndrome: A longitudinal assessment.

Tse-Hwei ChooQing XuDejan BudimirovicReymundo LozanoAmy N EslerRichard E FryeHoward AndrewsMilen Velinov

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2022)

Individuals with FXS are at elevated risk for overweight and obesity. The risk is higher in individuals taking antipsychotics and among females with severe ID. These findings warrant increased attention to obesity prevention for all individuals with FXS.

Keyphrases

body mass index
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
type diabetes
insulin resistance
weight loss
case report
high fat diet induced