Characterization of Dyslipidemia in Adolescent Obesity

Characterization of Dyslipidemia in Adolescent Obesity

The primary objective of this pilot study is to characterize the profile of lipoprotein, inflammatory, and metabolic markers of cardiovascular disease in obese adolescents as compared to normal-weight age-matched controls.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 13-19
• BMI ≥25 (obese) or <25 (normal weight)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior diagnosis of any eating disorder (e.g. anorexia or bulimia)
• Prior diagnosis of any congenital lipid disorder (e.g. familial hypercholesterolemia)
• Current use (or within past 6 months) of any lipid altering medications