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Measuring body composition

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Wells, J C K·2005·Archives of Disease in Childhood
DOI 10.1136/adc.2005.085522
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Several aspects of body composition, in particular the amount and distribution of body fat and the amount and composition of lean mass, are now understood to be important health outcomes in infants and children. Their measurement is increasingly considered in clinical practice; however, paediatricians are often unsure as to which techniques are appropriate and suitable for application in specific contexts. This article summarises the pros and cons of measurement technologies currently available for paediatric application. Simple techniques are adequate for many purposes, and simple regional data may often be of greater value than "whole body" values obtained by more sophisticated approaches.

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Authors
Wells, J. C. K.
Venue
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Publisher
BMJ
Published
2005-06-14
Volume
91
Issue
7
Pages
612-617
ISSN
  • 0003-9888 (ISSN-L)
  • 1468-2044
DOI
10.1136/adc.2005.085522
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W2075414410
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837
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38
FWCI
6.75
Type
journal article
Language
en
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