Age-Related Changes in Segmental Body Composition by Ethnicity and History of Weight Change across the Adult Lifespan

This study assessed age-related changes in body composition (specifically in trunk fat and appendicular lean masses), with consideration of body mass index (BMI) at age 20 years (BMI reference age, “BMIref”), ethnicity and lifetime weight change history. A cross-sectional dual-energy X-ray absorptio...

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Main Authors: Simiao Tian, Béatrice Morio, Jean-Baptiste Denis, Laurence Mioche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/8/821