The Normal Weight Obesity (NWO) Problem—Prevalence and Time Changes in Children and Adolescents From Kraków (Poland)

Author:

Żegleń Magdalena1,Kryst Łukasz2ORCID,Kowal Małgorzata2,Słowik Jacek2,Woronkowicz Agnieszka2

Affiliation:

1. Pain Research Group, Institute of Psychology Jagiellonian University Kraków Poland

2. Department of Anthropology University of Physical Education Kraków Poland

Abstract

ABSTRACTObjectivesNormal weight obesity can be associated with an increased risk of metabolic abnormalities, systemic inflammation and mortality. The main aim of the study was to analyze the changes in the prevalence of normal weight obesity in 8–18‐year‐olds from Kraków (Poland) between 2010 and 2020.MethodsThe study was based on two sets of cross‐sectional, school‐based data obtained in 2010 and 2020. Body height, weight, and fat percentage were obtained. Body mass index was calculated, and only normal‐weight individuals were included. Normal weight obesity was defined as normal BMI with adiposity >85 percentile for age and sex.ResultsThe prevalence of normal weight obesity among Polish children and adolescents has been alarming for at least the last 10 years. Depending on the sex and age, normal weight obesity was present in more than 10% up to even more than 20% of the examined population.ConclusionsAlarming numbers of Polish children and adolescents suffer from NWO and this problem seems to be present for at least the last decade. A need for a maximally universal definition and cut‐offs to diagnose normal weight obesity should also be stressed, as it will be helpful in providing the best prophylaxis and help to persons already suffering from normal weight obesity.

Funder

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w Krakowie

Publisher

Wiley

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