BMI and BAI as Markers of Obesity in a Caucasian Population

Background: BMI is known to have limited accuracy, which is different for males and females with similar body fat content. That is why Bergman et al. (Obesity 2011;19:1083-1089) introduced an alternative variable of obesity, called the body adiposity index (BAI). Their primary research was conducted...

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Published in:Obesity Facts
Main Authors: Anna Zwierzchowska, Małgorzata Grabara, Danuta Palica, Adam Zając
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-11-01
Subjects:
Body adiposity index
Body mass index
Obesity
Caucasian population
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/356402

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