Assessment of Childhood Obesity: National Reference Data or International Approach?
- 1 August 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Obesity Research
- Vol. 10 (8) , 838-840
- https://doi.org/10.1038/oby.2002.113
Abstract
Assessing body mass index in children requires cutoffs that are different from those for adults. The aim of this review is to summarize the evidence base, rationale, and practical issues that should inform decisions about the use of national and international reference data for assessing obesity in children. In many countries, decisions are being made without consideration of the existing evidence, and with limited understanding of the practical problems or potential harm that may arise.Keywords
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