Obesity
Data on obesity in children described by J. Cleary et al
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, February 11th, 2008
New research, 'Predictive validity of four bioelectrical impedance equations in determining percent fat mass in overweight and obese children,' is the subject of a report. According to a study from Australia, "Bioelectrical impedance equations are frequently used by food and nutrition professionals to estimate percent fat mass in overweight and obese children. However, it is not known whether they are accurate for such children, as they have been primarily developed for children of varying body weights."
"The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the predictive validity of four previously published prediction equations developed for the pediatric population,...
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