Publications by authors named "Signe Vargas-Rosvik"
Article Synopsis
- - Cardiovascular risk in children as young as 6-8 years old is being examined in Ecuador, particularly how socio-demographics and diet link to this risk, given that about 20% of kids in Latin America are overweight or obese.
- - A study with 267 children revealed that nearly 29% were overweight or obese, with concerning cholesterol levels: 12% had low HDL (good cholesterol) and 18% had elevated LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides, particularly in urban areas.
- - Urban children showed higher levels of harmful blood markers and lower levels of protective ones compared to rural children, while fiber intake was found to positively correlate with lower cholesterol levels.
