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September 10, 2025Open Access

Vitamin D, Childhood Obesity, and Metabolic Risk – A Scoping Review

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Scoping review examines vitamin D levels and metabolic outcomes in childhood obesity, suggesting significant health implications.

Vitamin D deficiency in overweight children is linked to serious health risks, including insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease.
Research shows vitamin D supplementation can increase levels, but its impact on metabolic outcomes remains inconsistent and unclear.
Lifestyle changes, including diet and physical activity, may improve vitamin D status alongside other health benefits.
Current knowledge gaps highlight the need for more robust studies to clarify vitamin D's role in childhood obesity and metabolic health.

Deeghanu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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