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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Escobedo Monge, Marlene Fabiola author Barrado Esteban, Enrique author Parodi Román, Joaquín author Escobedo Monge, María Antonieta author Torres Hinojal, María Carmen author Marugán de Miguelsanz, José Manuel author 2022 Magnesium (Mg) is an essential divalent cation involved in various enzymatic reactions that regulate vital biological functions. The main goal was to evaluate Mg status and its association with nutritional indicators in 78 children and adolescents with chronic diseases. We assessed an‐ thropometric, biochemical, diet, body composition, and bone densitometry valuations. Serum Mg and Ca levels were determined using the standardized method and diet calcium (Ca) and Mg con‐ sumption by a prospective 72 h diet survey. Mean serum Ca (9.9 mg/dL), Mg (2.08 mg/dL) dietary Ca (102% DRI: Dietary Reference Intake), and Mg intake (105% DRI) were normal. A total of 45% had hypomagnesemia, 12% had hypermagnesemia, and 26% and 24% had inadequate and high Mg intake, respectively. Only 6% of patients had poor Mg intake and hypomagnesemia, and 54% and 90% of our series had an elevated serum Ca/Mg ratio > 4.70 (mean 4.79) and a low Ca/Mg intake ratio < 1.70 (mean 1.06), respectively. Both Ca/Mg ratios were linked with the risk of developing other chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, syndrome metabolic, and even several cancers. Therefore, 79% of children and adolescents with chronic diseases were at ele‐ vated risk of having abnormal Mg status and developing other chronic illnesses. Nutrients, 2022, vol. 14, n. 14, 2941 2072-6643 https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/54482 10.3390/nu14142941 2941 14 Nutrients 14 2072-6643 Magnesium Status and Ca/Mg Ratios in a Series of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Diseases