Is body mass index (BMI) or body adiposity index (BAI) a better indicator to estimate body fat and selected cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with intellectual disabilities?

Is body mass index (BMI) or body adiposity index (BAI) a better indicator to estimate body fat and selected cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with intellectual disabilities?

Abstract Background The BMI index cannot always be used in people with intellectual disabilities due to neuromuscular coordination disorders and psychological barriers that may hinder conventional body weight measurement. The study aimed to assess the usefulness of BMI and BAI in estimating obesity...

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Main Authors: Anna Zwierzchowska, Diana Celebańska, Barbara Rosołek, Krystyna Gawlik, Aleksandra Żebrowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Intellectual disabilities
Body mass index
Body adiposity index
Cardiometabolic risk
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-01931-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-01931-9

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