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Metabolic and Immunological Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency in Obese Children

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Body Metabolism and Exercise

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((NR,volume 840))

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Numerous studies highlighted the link between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular, autoimmune, metabolic diseases, and obesity. However, a clear role of vitamin D in these disorders is still unknown. Vitamin D deficiency in children can be a potential risk factor for developing diseases at a later age. Early prevention and vitamin D supplementation should become a public health priority. This review highlights the clinical implications of vitamin D deficiency in adults and children with obesity.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics and Endocrinology, Medical University of Warsaw, 24 Marszalkowska St., 00-576, Warsaw, Poland

    B. Pyrżak, E. Witkowska-Sędek, M. Krajewska & A. M. Kucharska

  2. Department of Laboratory Diagnostics and Clinical Immunology of the Developmental Age, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

    U. Demkow

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Pyrżak, B., Witkowska-Sędek, E., Krajewska, M., Demkow, U., Kucharska, A.M. (2014). Metabolic and Immunological Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency in Obese Children. In: Pokorski, M. (eds) Body Metabolism and Exercise. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology(), vol 840. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/5584_2014_81

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