Validation of a Useful Tool for Screening for Overweight and Obesity in Pre-Adolescents

Validation of a Useful Tool for Screening for Overweight and Obesity in Pre-Adolescents

The purpose of this observational study with a convenience sample is to validate a simple measurement of the mid-upper arm circumference to establish the screening points using the mid-upper arm circumference tape (MUAC) for childhood overweight and obesity between 9 and 12 years of age, or from 4th...

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Main Authors: Vicent Falquet, Jordi Ripoll, Daniel López-Malo, Jesús Blesa, María José Esteve
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
anthropometry
childhood overweight
childhood obesity
brachial perimeter
arm circumference
MUAC
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/929

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/929

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