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Overweight and obesity in Slovak high school students and body composition indicators: a non-randomized cross-sectional study

Pediatrics
Endocrinology
Author
Vadasova B et al.
Used Parameters : FFMI, FMI, PBF, Protein, Mineral

Publication Year : 2016

Country : Slovakia

Journal : BMC Public Health

Physical development can be considered as an indicator of the overall health status of the youth population. Currently, it appears that the increasing trend of the prevalence of obesity among children and youths has stopped in a number of countries worldwide. Studies point to the fact that adolescence is a critical period for the development of obesity. Body mass index (BMI) seems to be an orientation parameter in the assessment of prevalence of obesity which is not sufficient for more accurate identification of at risk individuals. The …
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