Scientists have discovered a blood test that assesses lipid profiles to identify children susceptible to obesity-related health problems.

Scientists say that testing for fatty acids could make it easier to identify children at risk of various conditions.

A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around obesity including type two diabetes, liver and heart disease, say scientists.

A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around obesity including type two diabetes, liver and heart disease, say scientists.

The researchers propose that this could assist medical professionals in identifying early disease indicators in children more quickly and facilitating their access to the appropriate treatment by using blood plasma testing machines already in use in hospitals.

Danish scientists say offering the check in early years could flag up youngsters most at risk of obesity-related conditions and offer them treatment faster.