• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.139-145
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• 2013

There is a lack of data on metabolic risk factors during pre-puberty, which is important for identifying the subgroups of youth, at whom early interventions should be targeted. In this study, we evaluated the prevalence of metabolic risk factors and its subsequent relations with dietary patterns in Korean pre-pubertal children through a cross-sectional sample (n = 1,008; boys = 513) of pre-pubertal children (aged 8-9 years) from a sub-study of the Korea Metabolic Syndrome Research Initiatives (KMSRI) in Seoul, Korea. Measures of anthropometry and blood pressure as well as fasting blood samples were used in the analysis. A three-day food records were collected. The metabolic syndrome was defined according to the age-adjusted National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines. An added metabolic risk score was calculated for each subject by summing the quintile values of the five individual risk factors. Among the 5 risk components of metabolic syndrome, high waist circumference (WC) was the major factor (P < 0.001). A significant increasing trend of the added metabolic syndrome risk score was observed with the increase of WC (P (trend) < 0.001) among both genders. The cutoff point for high WC for pre-pubertal children was 61.3 cm for boys and 59.9 cm for girls. The prevalence of high triglyceride (TG) values was significantly higher in girls than it was in boys (P < 0.01). Girls in the highest quintile of balanced dietary pattern scores had lower TG values (P (trend) = 0.032) than did those in the lowest quintile. Moreover, girls in the highest quintile of western dietary pattern scores showed increasing trend for the added metabolic risk score (P (trend) = 0.026) compared with those in the lowest quintile. Adverse associations exist between western dietary patterns and the accumulation of metabolic risks among girls, not in boys, even during pre-puberty.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.58-68
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• 2007

The associations between dietary, body composition and sexual maturation were investigated among Korean girls of pubertal age in this study. Dietary intakes were collected by 3 day food records, body compositions were measured by bio-impedence analyzer and sexual maturation stages were determined with a self-administrated questionnaire using Tanner stages in 1,114 girls 9-13 years of age. Girls were divided into early maturation (EM) and late maturation (LM), based on the comparative maturation stages of breast and pubic hair among the same age groups by months. Subjects were excluded if their stage of maturation could not be divided into early and late groups. EM and LM groups consisted of 42.8% and 38.9% of subjects by breast stage and 67.4% and 22.8% by pubic hair stage. Girls in LM group had significantly lower in height, weight and bone mineral contents (p < 0.05). When nutrient densities of average daily intake of the two groups were compared, folate density was significantly higher among the LM group of breast stages (p < 0.01), and Ca, P, K, Vit. $B_1$, Vit. $B_2$ and folate densities were significantly higher among the LM group of pubic hair stages (p < 0.05). These results show that intakes of some micronutrients differ between children with faster and slower sexual maturation velocities at early pubertal stages. More longitudinal studies are needed to confirm whether such differences are consistent throughout the pubertal period.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.233-238
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• 2019

본 연구의 목적은 한국 소아청소년 표준 골연령 도표를 이용하여 평가한 SMI 및 MP3 단계별 골연령을 조사하여 최대 성장기에 해당하는 단계를 알아보고, 이를 통해 성장 중인 부정교합 환자의 치료 계획 수립, 치료방법 및 시기에 중요한 영향을 미치는 성장 발육평가 자료를 제공하고자 함이다. 이대목동병원 소아청소년과에 내원한 363명의 환자의 수완부 방사선 사진에서 한국 소아 청소년의 표준 골연령 도표를 바탕으로 영상의학과 의사에 의해 판정된 골연령을 조사하였다. 동일한 방사선 사진에서 평가된 SMI 및 MP3 단계에 따른 평균 골연령을 산출하였다. 본 연구 결과 사춘기 최대 성장기가 남아에서는 SMI 4 - 5단계 및 MP3 FG - G단계, 여아에서는 SMI 3 - 4단계 및 MP3 F - FG단계에서 나타남을 확인하였다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.57-64
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• 2010

본 연구는 수직적 안모형태와 치아성숙도의 관계를 평가하고 이러한 연관성에 대한 사춘기 성장의 영향을 평가하기 위한 것이다. 이번 연구를 위해 7세에서 9세, 13세에서 15세 환자 1306명을 Ricketts의 VERT index를 이용하여 수직적 안모 형태를 분류하였고 환자들의 치령을 Demirjian법으로 평가하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 모든 군에서 치령이 역령과 비교 시 통계적으로 유의한 수준에서 크게 측정되었다. 2. 사춘기 연령군에서 brachyfacial type의 경우가 dolichofacial type 보다 치아성숙도가 크게 나타나는 경향을 보였다. 여성의 경우는 통계적으로 유의성있게 차이가 나타났으며, 남성의 경우는 통계적 유의성은 보이지 않았다. 3. Brachyfacial type의 경우 사춘기전 군들과 비교 시 사춘기 군들에서 치아성숙도가 유의성있게 높게 나타났으며, dolichofacial type의 경우는 연령층간 치아성숙도의 차이를 보이지 않았다.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.519-532
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to make a comparative analysis of dietary habits, snacks, eating out and fast-food intake between students with a relatively early sexual maturity and others with a relatively late sexual maturity in a bid to grasp the impact of dietary behaviors on sexual maturity. The subjects in this study were 565 boys and girls who resided in Seoul and Gyeonggi province. They included fifth- and sixth-grade school children and seventh-grade middle school students. To classify the selected students according to the level of sexual maturity, the students of the same month age were divided into two groups in consideration of the stage of their sexual maturity and that of the other age groups. The early mature group was significantly taller and weighed more than the late mature group irrespective of gender. According to Tanner stages, the boys of the early mature group reached a 3.03 stage of sexual maturity when the sexual organs were taken into account, and those of the late mature group reached a 1.50 stage of sexual maturity. The girls of the early mature group reached a 3.43 stage of sexual maturity on the basis of breast, and those of the late mature group reached a 2.73 stage of sexual maturity. Concerning eating out, the early mature group ate out more frequently than the late mature group. In regard to snacks, the early mature group had a snack more often. The findings of the study indicated that there were differences in physical development and some dietary behaviors according to sexual maturity. The early mature group had a snack and ate out relatively more often than the late mature group, which showed that some dietary behaviors had an impact on the sexual maturity of the teens who arrived at the age of puberty.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.256-261
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• 2008

목 적 : 렙틴과 아디포넥틴은 대표적인 adipocytokine으로 비만도 및 인슐린 저항성이 증가함에 따라 혈중 렙틴은 증가하고 아디포넥틴은 감소하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 건강한 소아에서 렙틴/아디포넥틴 비와 인슐린 저항성 사이에 어떠한 연관성이 있는지 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 7-15세의 건강한 소아 77명(남아 36명, 여아 41명)을 대상으로 하여 신체계측을 하고 공복 후 채혈하여 혈당, 인슐린, 렙틴, 아디포넥틴, 총 테스토스테론, 에스트라디올 및 SHBG를 측정하였다. 활성 남성호르몬 농도로는 FAI를, 인슐린 저항성의 척도로는 HOMA-IR을 사용하였다. 결 과 : 남아에서 HOMA-IR은 연령, 사춘기 단계, FAI, 렙틴 및 렙틴/아디포넥틴 비와 의미있는 양의 상관관계를 보였다. 여아에서는 HOMA-IR과 연령, %WFH, 사춘기 단계, 에스트라디올, 렙틴, 그리고 렙틴/아디포넥틴 비 사이에 의미있는 양의 상관성이 관찰되었다. 다중회귀분석 결과, 남아에서 렙틴/아디포넥틴 비는 연령, %WFH, 및 FAI로 보정한 후에도 HOMA-IR과 독립적인 연관성을 보였다(P=0.010). 여아에서는 렙틴/아디포넥틴 비와 HOMA-IR 사이에 독립적인 연관성을 보이지 못하였다. 결 론 : 비만하지 않은 건강한 소아에서도 렙틴/아디포넥틴 비는 인슐린 저항성과 의미있는 연관성을 보였으며, 남아에서는 연령, 비만도 및 남성호르몬 농도로 보정한 후에도 렙틴/아디포넥틴 비와 인슐린 저항성 사이에 독립적인 연관성이 있었다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.147-154
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• 2014

Purpose: Gender differences in paediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are frequently reported as a secondary outcome and the results are divergent. To assess gender differences by analysing data collected within the Swiss IBD cohort study database since 2008, related to children with IBD, using the Montreal classification for a systematic approach. Methods: Data on gender, age, anthropometrics, disease location at diagnosis, disease behaviour, and therapy of 196 patients, 105 with Crohn's disease (CD) and 91 with ulcerative or indeterminate colitis (UC/IC) were retrieved and analysed. Results: The crude gender ratio (male : female) of patients with CD diagnosed at <10 years of age was 2.57, the adjusted ratio was 2.42, and in patients with UC/IC it was 0.68 and 0.64 respectively. The non-adjusted gender ratio of patients diagnosed at ${\geq}10$ years was 1.58 for CD and 0.88 for UC/IC. Boys with UC/IC diagnosed <10 years of age had a longer diagnostic delay, and in girls diagnosed with UC/IC >10 years a more important use of azathioprine was observed. No other gender difference was found after analysis of age, disease location and behaviour at diagnosis, duration of disease, familial occurrence of IBD, prevalence of extra-intestinal manifestations, complications, and requirement for surgery. Conclusion: CD in children <10 years affects predominantly boys with a sex ratio of 2.57; the impact of sex-hormones on the development of CD in pre-pubertal male patients should be investigated.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.33-44
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• 2011

The influence of nutrition during early life on physical growth as well as mental development has been thoroughly discussed in the literature. The physical dimensions of the body are greatly influenced by nutrition, particularly during the period of rapid growth in early childhood. Nutritional status affects every pediatric patient's response toillness. Good nutrition is important for achieving normal growth and development. It is indicated that permanent impairment of the central nervous system may result from dietary restriction of imbalance during certain periods of life. If children under 3 years of age show a good nutritional status, it may be assumed that they are well nourished. Several common diseases of children such as iron deficiency, chronic constipation and atopic dermatitis are known food related diseases. Patients with chronic illness and those at risk of malnutrition should have detailed nutritional assessments done. Components of a complete nutritional assessment include a medical history, nutritional history including dietary intake, physical examination, anthropometrics (weight, length or stature, head circumference, midarm circumference, and triceps skinfold thickness), pubertal staging, skeletal maturity staging, and biochemical tests of nutritional status. The use of age, gender, and disease-specific growth charts is essential in assessing nutritional status and monitoring nutrition interventions. Nutrition assessment and dietary counseling is helpful for the cure of disease, and moreover, the prevention of illness.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.286-293
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• 2010

Peak bone mass is established predominately during childhood and adolescence. It is an important determinant of future resistance to osteoporosis and fractures to gain bone mass during growth. The issue of low bone density in children and adolescents has recently attracted much attention and the use of pediatric dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is increasing. The process of interpretation of pediatric DXA results is different from that of adults because normal bone mineral density (BMD) of children varies by age, body size, pubertal stage, skeletal maturation, sex, and ethnicity. Thus, an appropriate normal BMD Z-score reference value with Z-score should be used to detect and manage low BMD. Z-scores below -2.0 are generally considered a low BMD to pediatrician even though diagnoses of osteoporosis in children and adolescents are usually only made in the presence of at least one fragility fracture. This article will review the basic knowledge and practical guidelines on pediatric DXA based on the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) Pediatric Official Positions. Also discussed are the characteristics of normal Korean children and adolescents with respect to BMD development. The objective of this review is to help pediatricians to understand when DXA will be useful and how to interpret pediatric DXA reports in the clinical practice for management of children with the potential to develop osteoporosis in adulthood.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.491-507
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• 1992

경북대학교 치과대학에서 두개 안면골 성장에 관한 누년적 연구의 일환으로 남자 26명 여자 21명을 대상으로 평균 연령 8.5세에서 16.5세까지 격년 간격으로 활용한 두부X선 규격사진 235매를 분석하여 이 기간동안 나타난 안면각 부의 성장 변화를 분석하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 이 기간동안 두개저에 대하여 하악골이 상악골보다 전방 성장량이 많았다. 2. 하악골은 두개저에 대해 전상방으로 닫히는 방향으로 회전되었다. 3. 전체 하악골 길이(Ar-Gn)에서 뚜렷한 사춘기 급성장을 보였으며 그 시기는 남자 12-14세 여자 10-12세로 신장에서 급성장 시기와 일치하였다. 4. 전체 두개저 길이 (Ba-Na)에서도 사춘기 급성장을 보였고 그 시기는 남자 10-12세 여자는 8-10세로 신장 및 하악골 길이에 비해 2년 정도 빠른 시기에 나타났다. 5. 전${\cdot}$후방 안면 높이(AFH, PFH) 모두에서 최대 성장 시기는 남녀 모두 신장에서 최대 성장 시기와 일치하였다. 6. 남녀별로 각 연령에서 각 계측치의 평균치를 이용하여 전반적 평균 성장 변화도 및 진단용 profilogram을 작성하였다.