Abstract:

Purpose: It has been proven that the content of the drinking water element can lead to weight gain or weight loss by reducing total energy intake or causing changes in metabolism. The research was conducted in order to study the relationship between the microelement levels and the body element compositions of children. Materials and Methods: The study consisted of 13-18 years of age, body mass index (BMI) based on reference values and percentage curves, normal, weighing and obese, divided into three groups of 20 men. The body compositions of children, the bioelectric impedance device; the micro-element levels in the iron (Fe), copper (Cu), kobalt (Co), selenium (Se) in the drinking water were measured using the inductive combined plasma mass spectrometer device. Results: Drinking water Fe and Co levels, children's VKI, muscle weight values and statistically meaningful (p<0,05). Drinking water has not been statistically meaningful with Se levels, body fat mass and fat percentage values (p>0,05). The result: with the high levels of drinking water Fe and Co, the low levels of Se elements can create a great risk in terms of obesity development in children. However, the relationship between the Fe, Co and drinking water Se levels and the serum levels of these elements in children is still uncertain. Therefore, more research is needed to illuminate the effect of micro-elements from the development of obesity in children.

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