Changes of anthropometric indicators of lithuanian first-graders in 2008–2019 according to International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) and World Health Organization (WHO) definitions

Changes of anthropometric indicators of lithuanian first-graders in 2008–2019 according to International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) and World Health Organization (WHO) definitions

Abstract Introduction The monitoring of children’s growth plays a crucial role in assessing their growth patterns and indicating their weight status. Overweight and obesity, determined by cut-offs of body mass index (BMI), are most commonly associated with unhealthy nutrition, non-communicable disea...

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Main Authors: Špečkauskienė Vita, Trišauskė Justina, Grincaitė Monika, Kriaučionienė Vilma, Petrauskienė Aušra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Overweight
Height
Weight
Anthropometry
Changes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17031-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17031-6

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