Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4165313 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Both BMI and skinfold thicknesses are fairly accurate in identifying children who have excess body fatness. In contrast, if the goal is to identify children who have low body fatness, skinfold thicknesses would be preferred.
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Authors
David S. PhD, Cynthia L. PhD, Heidi M. Blanck, Lori G. Dr PH, William H. PhD, MD,