Sarcopenic obesity in adolescents: prevalence, diagnostic criteria and predisposing factors

Objective. To study the prevalence of sarcopenic obesity in adolescents, to substantiate diagnostic criteria, and to identify possible predisposing factors and consequences. Materials and methods . A standard clinical and laboratory study was conducted in 63 adolescents aged 12–17 years with obesity, including assessment of body composition, biochemical blood testing and hormonal profile analysis…