Nutrient and Hormonal Effects on Long Bone Growth in Healthy and Obese Children: A Literature Review

• Main Authors: Sazid Hasan (Author), Shahrukh Naseer (Author), Mazen Zamzam (Author), Hashem Mohilldean (Author), Colin Van Wagoner (Author), Ahmad Hasan (Author), Ehab S. Saleh (Author), Virginia Uhley (Author), Suzan Kamel-ElSayed (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Longitudinal bone growth is mediated through several mechanisms including macro- and micronutrients, and endocrine and paracrine hormones. These mechanisms can be affected by childhood obesity as excess adiposity may affect signaling pathways, place undue stress on the body, and affect normal physio...