The abilities of body mass index and skinfold thicknesses to identify children with low or elevated levels of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry-determined body fatness.

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Published in J Pediatr on February 11, 2013

Authors

David S Freedman1, Cynthia L Ogden, Heidi M Blanck, Lori G Borrud, William H Dietz

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, USA. dxf1@cdc.gov

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