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Percent Body Fat Cut-Off Points for Diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Adolescents

Pediatrics
Endocrinology
Author
Park et al.
Used Parameters : BW, PBF

Publication Year : 2019

Country : Korea

Journal : Iranian Journal of Public Health

Background: This study aimed to identify percent body fat cut-off points related to metabolic syndrome in a large sample of Korean adolescents. Methods: The subjects (n= 2120; boys= 1107, girls= 1013) were middle and high school students aged 12–17 yr who participated in the Korean National Fitness Award Project in 2013. Percent body fat was estimated via eight-polar bioelectrical impedance analysis. Metabolic syndrome was classified using established standards based on the National Cholesterol Education Program with the …
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