Methods We studied 200 school going children age ranging 12–18 yr with regard to their
nutritional intake, family history, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and lipid …

The emerging epidemic of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in developing countries
may have its roots in childhood. We studied atherosclerosis risk factors--tobacco use …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequencies of risk factors for cardiovascular disease in school
children. The information may help in designing interventions aimed at modifying unhealthy …

Serum levels of total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high
density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and trigly cerides (TG) were determined on 239 …

Abstract Introduction: The serum LIPID PROFILE s of Iranian ADOLESCENTS and its
correlation with DIETARY FAT INTAKE and evaluation of the behavior, attitude, skills and …

Background Data on the knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors among Indian school
children are limited. Aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk …

Sažetak The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome
factors in obese children by examining blood pressure, lipid status, disorders of …

Objectives. To assess the serum lipid profiles of Iranian adolescents and their correlation
with dietary fat intake and to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of …

BACKGROUND Limited information exists from the dietary pattern of children and
adolescents particularly in developing countries. We aimed to detect major dietary patterns …

Background To investigate dietary habits and evaluate these with regard to cardiovascular
risk status in Turkish adolescents aged 12–19 years. Methods A total of 300 adolescents …