Epidemiology of childhood obesity--methodological aspects and guidelines: what is new?

Y Wang

Published in: International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity (2005)

BMI is a valid and feasible indirect measure of body fatness, but it suffers from a number of limitations. More efforts are needed to develop valid classifications of childhood obesity.

Keyphrases

body mass index
risk factors
clinical practice
quality improvement
weight gain
physical activity
weight loss