Scientists have known for years that a larger than normal waist circumference boosts heart disease risks for adults. Now, a study from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine has found that kids with more fat around their waists may face higher risks of cardiovascular disease later in life. The issue: Visceral fat, which is found inside and around abdominal organs, is more metabolically active than fat in other parts of the body. The researchers looked at 188 obese kids between the ages of seven and eleven and found that those with the biggest waists were much more likely to have lower HDL (healthy) cholesterol and high triglycerides (a blood lipid that’s been linked to heart problems).
Talk with your doctor if you’re concerned about your child’s weight.
Source: Health Insider
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