Trends in BMI Percentile and Body Fat Percentage in Children 12 to 17 Years of Age

This study evaluates the cross-sectional trends in body fat percentage (BF%) and body mass index (BMI) percentile rank, and the relationship between the two in 332 (177 boys, 155 girls) 12- to 17-year-old children. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using measured height and body mass, and sex-spe...

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Main Authors: Pat R. Vehrs, Gilbert W. Fellingham, Angela McAferty, Laurel Kelsey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/5/744