Discordance of international adiposity classifications in Australian boys and girls – The Look study

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ID13922674
AuthorsRichard D Telford (0000-0003-4485-9362, Australian National University, corresponding author), Ross B Cunningham (Australian National University), Robin M Daly (0000-0002-9897-1598, Australian National University), Graham J Reynolds, Graham Reynolds (Australian National University), Antony R A Lafferty, Antony Lafferty (0000-0001-8344-9708, Australian National University), Karen J Gravenmaker, K Gravenmaker (Australian National University), Marc M Budge (0000-0002-2367-2235, Australian National University), A Javaid (0000-0003-0329-2398, Deakin University), Shona L Bass, Shona Bass (Deakin University), Rohan M Telford (0000-0002-1723-2559, Australian National University, corresponding author)
Year2008
Volume35
Issue3
Pages334-341
Publication date2008-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnnals of Human Biology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0301-4460 • E-ISSN: 1464-5033
PublisherInforma (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03014460802014625
PMID18568596
OpenAlexW2091627617
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited28

In contrast to the BMI-based charts, there were considerable variations in depicted incidences of obesity between the %BF-based charts. These discordances were considered to result from previously reported variation within and between BIA and DXA %BF assessments underlying the charts. The present study highlights the need for valid, reliable, unchanging BIA and DXA procedures

Geography · Sociology · Body Composition Measurement Techniques · Demography · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

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