High Body Mass Index for Age Among US Children and Adolescents, 2003-2006
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- 28 May 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 299 (20) , 2401-2405
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.299.20.2401
Abstract
In the United States, the prevalence of overweight among children increased between 1980 and 2004, and the heaviest children have been getting heavier.1-4 We updated the most recent national estimates of the prevalence of high body mass index (BMI) among US children and adolescents using data from 2005-2006. Estimates of high BMI at 3 different levels are presented. In addition, trends were examined between 1999 and 2006 and racial/ethnic differences were evaluated.Keywords
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