What reduction in BMI SDS is required in obese adolescents to improve body composition and cardiometabolic health?

Abstract

Improvement in body composition and cardiometabolic risk can be seen with BMI SDS reductions of >or=0.25 in obese adolescents, while greater benefits accrue from losing at least 0.5 BMI SDS. The most insulin-sensitive individuals seem best able to effect these changes.