August 15, 2025Nutrition ReviewsOpen Access

Obesity and Its Association With Micronutrient Deficiency Among Mexican Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Mexican children with obesity are significantly more likely to have vitamin D deficiency, impacting their health.
A meta-analysis revealed an odds ratio of 1.84 for vitamin D deficiency in children with obesity compared to those with normal weight.
A systematic search identified 16 studies with 20,043 participants to evaluate micronutrient deficiencies alongside obesity.
Comprehensive public health efforts are needed to address the link between obesity and micronutrient deficiencies in this population.

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Systematic review finds obesity linked to vitamin D deficiency among children and adolescents, suggesting urgent health interventions.

Herrera-González et al. (2025) studied this question.

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