The effect of obesity and dietary habits on mean platelet volume and other platelet indices

Abstract In this study, the mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) parameters in obese children and the control group were compared with the amount of fast food consumed in the diet to determine whether there is a correlation. After the patients' medical records were examined, parameters such as height, body weight, waist circumference, and hip circumference measurements were recorded. Among the study patients, those whose complete blood counts were tested due to medical requirements or routine check-ups were included, and the patients' MPV and PDW were evaluated. The MPV and PDW concentrations of obese children were significantly higher than those of healthy controls. There was a positive correlation between fast food consumption, and MPV and PDW. In the presence of obesity and excessive consumption of fast food, increased MPV concentrations might trigger the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis starting from childhood years onward. Therefore, in this age group obesity should be controlled with diet and other treatment methods to prevent the mortality and morbidity that might ensue in adult years.