Waist circumference-to-height ratio predicts adiposity better than body mass index in children and adolescents

Brambilla, P; Bedogni, G; Heo, M; Pietrobelli, Angelo

doi:10.1038/ijo.2013.32

Body mass index (BMI) is the surrogate measure of adiposity most commonly employed in children and adults. Waist circumference (WC) and the waist circumference-to-height ratio (WCHt) have been proposed as markers of adiposity-related morbidity in children. However, no study to date has compared WCHt, WC, BMI and skinfolds thickness for their ability to detect body adiposity.

Titolo:	Waist circumference-to-height ratio predicts adiposity better than body mass index in children and adolescents
Autori:	Brambilla, P Bedogni, G Heo, M Pietrobelli, Angelo mostra contributor esterni nascondi contributor esterni
Data di pubblicazione:	2013
Rivista:	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
Abstract:	Body mass index (BMI) is the surrogate measure of adiposity most commonly employed in children and adults. Waist circumference (WC) and the waist circumference-to-height ratio (WCHt) have been proposed as markers of adiposity-related morbidity in children. However, no study to date has compared WCHt, WC, BMI and skinfolds thickness for their ability to detect body adiposity.
Handle:	http://hdl.handle.net/11562/697561
Appare nelle tipologie:	01.01 Articolo in Rivista

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