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Development of a Computational Model to Predict Excess Body Fat in Adolescents through Low Cost Variables.

Carlos Magno SousaEwaldo SantanaMarcus Vinicius LopesGuilherme LimaLuana AzoubelÉrika CarneiroAllan Kardec Duailibe Barros FilhoNilviane Pires
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2019)
The computational model of this study obtained a better performance in the evaluation of excess body fat in adolescents, compared to the usual anthropometric indicators presenting itself as a low cost alternative for screening obesity in adolescents living in Brazilian regions where financial resources are scarce.
Keyphrases
  • low cost
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • type diabetes
  • insulin resistance
  • body composition
  • weight gain
  • body mass index
  • health insurance
  • affordable care act