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Velocities of weight, height and fat mass gain during potentially critical periods of growth are decisive for adult body composition.

G ChengK BolzeniusG JoslowskiA L B GüntherA KrokeJoachim HeinrichA E Buyken
Published in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2014)
Faster gain in weight and body fat during mid-childhood and puberty appear to be particularly relevant for adult fat mass.
Keyphrases
  • body composition
  • body mass index
  • adipose tissue
  • resistance training
  • childhood cancer
  • weight loss
  • bone mineral density
  • physical activity
  • weight gain
  • fatty acid
  • body weight
  • young adults
  • early life