Ability of Different Measures of Adiposity to Identify High Metabolic Risk in Adolescents

Introduction. This study aimed to evaluate the screening performance of different measures of adiposity: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) for high metabolic risk in a sample of adolescents. Methods. A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted o...

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Main Authors: Carla Moreira, Rute Santos, Susana Vale, Paula C. Santos, Sandra Abreu, Ana I. Marques, Luísa Soares-Miranda, Jorge Mota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/578106