Age- and Gender-Specific Components of the Metabolic Syndrome in 2228 First Graders: The PEP Family Heart Study
Because first graders are critical for excess weight gain, we assessed components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) using the pediatric definition of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). We compared four MetS components as defined by the IDF with age- and gender-specific components in 2228 fi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Scientifica |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/394807 |