Relationship between Plasma Adiponectin Levels and Metabolic Risk Profiles in Taiwanese Children

Objective : Adiponectin, a novel adipokine with antiinflammatory and insulin‐sensitizing properties, has an important role in glucose metabolism and is negatively correlated with body fat amount in adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association of plasma adiponectin level with metabolic risk profiles and insulin resistance status among Taiwanese children. Research Methods and Procedures : We enrolled 1248 children (608 boys...