Comparative study of anthropometric values between brazilian and portuguese school children

The aim of this study was to carry out a comparison of anthropometric values (weight, height and percentage of fat) from Brazilian school children with those from Portuguese school children of similar socioeconomic status. 1,010 children of both sexes were enrolled on this study. Measurements were m...

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Main Authors: Francisco Sobral, Alberto Saturno Madureira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 1999-12-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
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Online Access:http://www.periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/3817