Potential Role of Vitamin D and Lifestyle Factors on Egyptian Obese Children
Abd Elwahab, S., Eltamany, E., Abdel-Maksoud, A., Elsayed, H., Fouad, S., Ibrahim, R. (2025). Potential Role of Vitamin D and Lifestyle Factors on Egyptian Obese Children. EKB Journal Management System, 68(11), 417-424. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2025.359824.11298
Shaimaa A Abd Elwahab; Elsayed H Eltamany; Awatif M Abdel-Maksoud; Hanaa H Elsayed; Sally M Fouad; Randa Ibrahim. "Potential Role of Vitamin D and Lifestyle Factors on Egyptian Obese Children". EKB Journal Management System, 68, 11, 2025, 417-424. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2025.359824.11298
Abd Elwahab, S., Eltamany, E., Abdel-Maksoud, A., Elsayed, H., Fouad, S., Ibrahim, R. (2025). 'Potential Role of Vitamin D and Lifestyle Factors on Egyptian Obese Children', EKB Journal Management System, 68(11), pp. 417-424. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2025.359824.11298
Abd Elwahab, S., Eltamany, E., Abdel-Maksoud, A., Elsayed, H., Fouad, S., Ibrahim, R. Potential Role of Vitamin D and Lifestyle Factors on Egyptian Obese Children. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 68(11): 417-424. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2025.359824.11298

Potential Role of Vitamin D and Lifestyle Factors on Egyptian Obese Children

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 68, Issue 11, November 2025, Page 417-424  XML PDF (251.15 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2025.359824.11298
View on SCiNiTO View on SCiNiTO
Authors
Shaimaa A Abd Elwahab email orcid 1; Elsayed H Eltamanyorcid 1; Awatif M Abdel-Maksoudorcid 2; Hanaa H Elsayedorcid 3; Sally M Fouad1; Randa Ibrahim4
1Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University
2Nutritional Needs and Growth Department, National Nutrition Institute, Cairo, Egypt
3Nutritional chemistry and metabolism department- National Nutrition Institute (NNI), Cairo, Egypt
4Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department, National Nutrition Institute, GOTHI, Cairo, Egypt.
Abstract
Childhood obesity has emerged as a significant public health concern worldwide, with its prevalence steadily increasing over the past few decades. This study aimed to evaluate vitamin D status and Lifestyle factors among some Egyptian obese children. Methods: Seventy obese children aged 4-11 years and thirty age-matched normal-weight children as control were enrolled. All children were subjected to body mass index measurement, dietary patterns, attitude toward food choice, duration of exposure to sunlight, and determination of serum level vitamin D. Results: Compared with the control group, the weight and BMI of obese children were significantly increased (P < 0.05). Dietary habits among the obese group, with a significant proportion (72% to 100%) consuming a high intake of refined carbohydrates, processed foods, and sugary snacks, On the other hand, obese children lack more intense physical activity, sun exposure, and a marked decrease in serum vitamin D level. Conclusions: Decreasing the serum level of vitamin D and evaluating the factors contributing to the deficiency in this group may suggest a possible role in the pathogenesis of childhood obesity and its accompanying complications.
Keywords
vitamin D; sun exposure; BMI; lifestyle; obese children
Statistics
Article View: 237
PDF Download: 19