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Predicting total, abdominal, visceral and hepatic adiposity with circulating biomarkers in Caucasian and Japanese American women. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Characterization of abdominal and intra-abdominal fat requires imaging, and thus is not feasible in large epidemiologic studies. OBJECTIVE:We investigated whether biomarkers may complement anthropometry (body mass index [BMI], waist ...
Unhee Lim+11 more
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This exploratory study aimed to monitor long-term seasonal developments in measures of anthropometry, body composition, and physical fitness in young judo athletes, and to compute associations between these measures and sporting success. Forty-four young
O. Prieske+6 more
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Abstract Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing in prevalence and severity globally, prompting noninvasive testing, yet limited data exist on noninvasive liver tests (NITs) including transient elastography (TE) in ethnically diverse populations.
Anne‐Marieke van Dijk+6 more
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BackgroundThe Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network (CHAMPS) identifies causes of under-5 mortality in high mortality countries.ObjectiveTo address challenges in postmortem nutritional assessment, we evaluated the impact of ...
Priya M Gupta+9 more
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A review of the methodology and applications of anthropometry in ergonomics and product design
Anthropometry is a key element of ergonomic studies for addressing the problem of fitting the tasks/products to user characteristics, but there is a gap between anthropometric data and their application for designing ergonomic products and environments ...
I. Dianat, J. Molenbroek, H. Castellucci
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Objectives Obesity is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Childhood obesity rates vary amongst different ethnic groups. Here the interaction of Hispanic ethnicity and obesity on OSA risk was evaluated. Methods Retrospective cross‐
Emily B. Bhattacharjee+6 more
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Anthropometry B.—introduction to anthropometry [PDF]
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Anthropometry of craniosynostosis
Anthropometry is becoming a popular method for diagnostics of various diseases in pediatric clinical practice. The aim of this study was to assess the growth changes in craniofacial parameters in patients with craniosynostosis and positional plagiocephaly.Inclusion criteria for the study were presence of craniostenosis or positional plagiocephaly in a ...
Eva Štefánková+5 more
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Pathways from women's group-based programs to nutrition change in South Asia: a conceptual framework and literature review [PDF]
Improving the nutritional status of women and children in South Asia remains a high public health and development priority. Women's groups are emerging as platforms for delivering health- and nutrition-oriented programs and addressing gender and ...
Cunningham, Kenda+8 more
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