Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in obese prepubertal children in Lebanon: a primary health concern.

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Published in Ann Nutr Metab on November 09, 2010

Authors

L Nasreddine1, K Ouaijan, M Mansour, N Adra, D Sinno, N Hwalla

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, American University of Beirut, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon.

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