In June 2019 researchers from Korea published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D levels and the lipid profile in non-obese children and adolescents. A total of 243 non-obese healthy individuals, aged 9-18 years, were included in the study. Their height and weight were measured, and BMI calculated. In addition, each individual had their vitamin levels and lipid profile assessed. Results showed that 169 non-obese children and adolescents (69.5%) had vitamin D deficiency (less than 20 ng/mL). Those with vitamin D deficiency were seen to have higher triglyceride levels and triglyceride:high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio than those with normal vitamin D levels leading the researchers to conclude that a low vitamin D level may progress to dyslipidaemia or obesity in non-obese children.
Kim MR, Jeong SJ. Relationship between Vitamin D Level and Lipid Profile in Non-Obese Children. Metabolites. 2019 Jun 30;9(7). pii: E125.