Secular trends in adiposity within the context of changes in BMI across developmental periods among Polish schoolchildren—application of the Slaughter equation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41430-020-0675-7
Abstract: Objectives To estimate secular changes in the body fatness, assessed using the Slaughter equation, in the context of changes in BMI in different developmental periods among Polish schoolchildren studied over nearly 50 years. Methods Data… read more here.
Keywords: slaughter equation; periods among; changes bmi; equation ... See more keywords
Fish and marine fatty acids intakes, the FADS genotypes and long-term weight gain: a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022877
Abstract: Objective We tested whether genetic variants near fatty acid desaturases gene (FADS) cluster, which were recently identified to be signatures of adaptation to fish-rich and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)-rich diet, interacted with these dietary… read more here.
Keywords: prospective cohort; term; long term; fatty acids ... See more keywords
Changes in BMI During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-056552
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Experts hypothesized increased weight gain in children associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially due to closures of schools and recreational facilities with consequent reduction of physical activity and dietary changes. Our objective… read more here.
Keywords: bmi gain; covid pandemic; bmi; changes bmi ... See more keywords
Longitudinal Changes in Various BMI Metrics and Adiposity in 3- to 7-Year-Olds.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058302
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Changes in BMI z score (BMIz) are widely used in weight control programs and interventions to monitor changes in body fatness, but this metric may not be optimal. We examined the ability… read more here.
Keywords: year; bmi metrics; 50th 95th; changes bmi ... See more keywords