Development of a Computational Model to Predict Excess Body Fat in Adolescents through Low Cost Variables

Background: Excess body fat has been growing alarmingly among adolescents, especially in low income and middle income countries where access to health services is scarce. Currently, the main method for assessing overweight in adolescents is the body mass index, but its use is criticized for its low...

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Main Authors: Carlos Magno Sousa, Ewaldo Santana, Marcus Vinicius Lopes, Guilherme Lima, Luana Azoubel, Érika Carneiro, Allan Kardec Barros, Nilviane Pires
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/16/2962