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Body composition, physical activity, and quality of life in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease on anti-TNF therapy—an observational follow-up study

Medicine and Health

Body composition, physical activity, and quality of life in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease on anti-TNF therapy—an observational follow-up study

K. K. Boros, G. Veres, et al.

This fascinating study conducted by Kriszta Katinka Boros and colleagues explores the body composition and physical activity levels of children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) compared to healthy peers, revealing significant improvements among Crohn's disease patients during anti-TNF therapy. The findings highlight the importance of monitoring nutrition and promoting physical activity in IBD management.

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Abstract
This prospective observational study compared body composition (BC), physical activity (PA), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with IBD to healthy controls and assessed changes during anti-TNF therapy. Crohn's disease (CD) patients showed significant fat-free mass increase and improved PA during the six-month follow-up, while UC patients showed no change in BC. The study suggests that monitoring nutritional status and encouraging physical activity are important in IBD care.
Publisher
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Published On
Jul 12, 2022
Authors
Kriszta Katinka Boros, Gábor Veres, Orsolya Cseprekál, Hajnalka Krisztina Pintér, Éva Richter, Áron Cseh, Antal Dezsőfi-Gottl, András Arató, György Reusz, Dóra Dohos, Katalin Eszter Müller
Tags
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
body composition
physical activity
Crohn's disease
ulcerative colitis
anti-TNF therapy
children

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