The sitting-height index of build, (body mass)/(sitting height)³, as an improvement on the body mass index for children, adolescents and young adults [PDF]
, 2018 The body mass index (BMI) is unsatisfactory in being affected by both relative leg length and height, and, for use with children and adolescents, therefore needs to be interpreted in relation to age. The sitting-height index of build (body mass)/(sitting
Burton, Richard
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Somatic development and some motor performances of young girls based on age and birth season
Apstract: Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce, 2013 There are numerous publications in the literature reporting physical development and motor performances of children of different ages based on sex and various environmental factors. However, there are not many publications on the birth season effect. The
Eszter Szabó +4 more
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Science of Gymnastics Journal, 2023 In order to achieve success in sports, certain physical fitness characteristics are necessary. This study aims to determine whether a relationship exists between the height of male gymnasts who have won medals in the World Championships and Olympic ...
Emre Bagci
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High levels of childhood obesity observed among 3- to 7-year-old New Zealand Pacific children is a public health concern. [PDF]
, 2018 This cross-sectional, community-based survey was designed to assess attained growth and body composition of 3- to 7-y-old Pacific children (n = 21 boys and 20 girls) living in Dunedin, New Zealand, and to examine nondietary factors associated with the ...
Ailsa Goulding +39 more
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Deutsches Ärzteblatt international, 2010 In their large cohort study, the authors have shown unequivocally that abdominal obesity as measured by waist circumference predicts the risk of diabetes beyond the body mass index (BMI). From this they conclude that to determine the diabetes risk, waist circumference should always be included with fixed threshold values.
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Breastfeeding shows a protective trend toward adolescents with higher abdominal adiposity [PDF]
, 2014 Objective: The question of whether breastfeeding has a protective effect against the development of overweight or obesity later in life remains controversial, especially during adolescence.
De Henauw, Stefaan +12 more
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Association of pregnancy hypocalcemia and neonatal growth indices [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2018 Introduction: Hypocalcemia is a common condition in pregnancy. Approximately 20-30 g maternal calcium is actively transferred to the fetus during pregnancy for fetal skeletal mineralization.
Sima Hashemipour +4 more
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Do the short die young? Evidence from a large sample of deceased Polish adults
Anthropological Review, 2023 Body height is associated with various socioeconomic and health-related outcomes. Despite numerous studies, the relationship between stature and longevity remains uncertain.
Piotr Paweł Chmielewski +2 more
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A comparison of measured height and demi-span equivalent height in the assessment of body mass index among people aged 65 years and over in England [PDF]
, 2008 Objectives: to examine differences between measured height and demi-span equivalent height (DEH) among people aged >= 65 and investigate the impact on body mass index (BMI) of using DEH.Design and Setting: nationally representative cross-sectional sample
Hirani, V, Mindell, J
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Performance Factors in Dinghy Sailing: Laser Class [PDF]
, 2019 Despite the relationship between performance and anthropometric characteristics, strength, and endurance in the action of dinghy hiking, there is no equation to predict the position obtained in competition.
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