Body Composition versus BMI as Measures of Success in a Clinical Pediatric Weight Management Program
The high rates and long-term medical consequences of childhood obesity make it a public health crisis requiring effective diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Although BMI is an adequate screening tool for obesity, monitoring BMI change is not always the best measure of success in treating patients...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/3/4/32 |