Zn supplementation was associated with increased fat-free mass among stunted children .
Due to the use of anthropometry when determining body composition , a majority of the studies could not accurately address whether alterations in the fat and /or fat-free mass components of the body were responsible for the observed changes in body composition .
The effect of Zn supplementation on body composition is not consistent but may modify fat-free mass among children with pre-existing growth failure
OBJECTIVE To provide a comprehensive synthesis of the effects of Zn supplementation on childhood body composition and adiposity-related hormone levels .
Association of low plasma concentrations of antioxidant vitamins, magnesium and zinc with high body fat per cent measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis in Indian men.
This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the association of high body fat per cent measured by bioelectric impedance analysis with known risk factors of obesity as well as with serum levels of vitamins , trace elements and magnesium and oxidative stress in an urban population in India . There were 850 men aged 25 - 64 years , r and omly selected from the city of Moradabad . Subjects were divided into high body fat per cent ( n = 357 ) , over fat per cent ( n = 230 ) , desirable fat ( n = 200 ) and low fat ( n = 63 ) based on criteria of body fat per cent analysis . The prevalence of central obesity , sedentary lifestyle , family history and higher visible fat intake showed significant association with higher over fat per cent . Postpr and ial plasma insulin and glucose and serum iron and oxidative stress were significantly higher and plasma levels of vitamin C and E and serum zinc/insulin ratio as well as serum magnesium/insulin ratio showed inverse association with high body fat per cent . Multivariate logistic regression analysis after adjustment of age showed a significant positive association of body mass index ( odds ratio 0.97 ) , sedentary lifestyle ( odds ratio 1.12 ) and serum iron ( OR 1.00 ) with higher body fat per cent . Zinc ( OR 1.03 ) , magnesium ( OR 1.02 ) , vitamins C ( OR 1.08 and E ( OR 1.09 ) deficiency were risk factors of higher body per cent and central obesity . It is possible that some Indian men can benefit by increased intake of zinc , magnesium , vitamin C and vitamin E in conjunction with lifestyle changes
Zn supplementation was associated with increased fat-free mass among stunted children .
Due to the use of anthropometry when determining body composition , a majority of the studies could not accurately address whether alterations in the fat and /or fat-free mass components of the body were responsible for the observed changes in body composition .
The effect of Zn supplementation on body composition is not consistent but may modify fat-free mass among children with pre-existing growth failure
OBJECTIVE To provide a comprehensive synthesis of the effects of Zn supplementation on childhood body composition and adiposity-related hormone levels .