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Evaluating the Validity of International Standards of Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index on Jordanian Children and Adolescents.

Walid A Al-QeremRuba ZumotAnan S JarabJudith EberhardtFawaz AlAsmariAlaa Mahmoud Hammad
Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)
Jordanian children and adolescents showed significant deviations in their measurements from international standards and growth reference values. The development of a population-specific growth chart is highly recommended to enhance the accuracy of evaluating children's and adolescents' wellness.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • weight gain