Comparison between Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Body Mass Index Methods in Determination of Obesity Prevalence of Chinese Preschoolers
The incidence of obesity is increasing worldwide. Body mass index (BMI) is a common method of diagnosing obesity, but research on judging the appropriate body weight of Chinese children aged 3–6 years is still lacking. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a safe, accurate, reliable and inexpens...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Medical Sciences Forum |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9992/4/1/29 |