P098 RELATIONS BETWEEN HEALTH BEHAVIORS, BODY COMPOSITION AND DISEASE STATUS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

Lean body mass (LBM) deficits in youth with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are well-established and persist despite achievement of remission and restoration of body mass. LBM deficits are associated with both short and long-term health outcomes including sarcopenia, metabolic dysregulation, and development of osteopenia/osteoporosis. LBM deficits are multifactorial though largely explained by inflammatory processes, inadequate dietary intake, and increased energy needs. Physical activity (PA) may also play a role in LBM deficits.

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