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