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August 17, 2025NutrientsOpen Access

Associations Between Body Composition Measurements and Muscle Ultrasound Parameters Amongst Children and Adolescents with Overweight and Obesity

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Higher body fat percentage correlates with poorer muscle quality characterized by increased echo intensity, indicating it may compromise muscular function.
The study identified significant differences between sexes, with girls exhibiting more intramuscular adipose tissue than boys, emphasizing the need for tailored assessments.
Assessment used a cross-sectional design involving 294 children with overweight or obesity, ensuring a diverse representation of the pediatric population.
Findings suggest that ultrasound can be a non-invasive method for detecting musculoskeletal changes, highlighting the importance of evaluating both muscle size and quality.

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Cross-sectional analysis links higher body fat with poorer muscle quality in children with obesity, suggesting ultrasound is a valuable tool for detection.

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Domínguez-Barbosa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis links higher body fat with poorer muscle quality in children with obesity, suggesting ultrasound is a valuable tool for detection.

Associations Between Body Composition Measurements and Muscle Ultrasound Parameters Amongst Children and Adolescents with Overweight and Obesity

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Associations Between Body Composition Measurements and Muscle Ultrasound Parameters Amongst Children and Adolescents with Overweight and Obesity

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