Skinfold reference curves and their use in predicting metabolic syndrome risk in children

Skinfold reference curves and their use in predicting metabolic syndrome risk in children

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Objectives: To draw skinfold (SF) reference curves (subscapular, suprailiac, biceps, triceps) and to determine SF cutoff points for predicting the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children aged 6–10 years old. Methods: This was a cross‐sectional study with a random sample of 1480 children aged 6...

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Main Authors: Alynne C.R. Andaki, Teresa M.B. de Quadros, Alex P. Gordia, Jorge Mota, Adelson L.A. Tinôco, Edmar L. Mendes
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Jornal de Pediatria (Versão em Português)
Subjects:
Anthropometry
Metabolic syndrome X
Cross‐sectional studies
Child
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2255553617300617

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