Diagnostic accuracy of anthropometric indicators to predict excess body fat in adolescents aged 11-14 years

The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and conicity index (C index) for the prediction of excess body fat (estimated by skinfold thickness) and determine the cutoffs of anthropometric indicators (...

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Main Authors: Kethrin Maila Weiss, Danielle Biazzi Leal, Maria Alice Altenburg de Assis, Andreia Pelegrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2016-12-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/41534