A height-weight formula to measure body fat in childhood obesity

• Prif Awduron: Maria Rosaria Licenziati (Awdur), Giada Ballarin (Awdur), Gabriella Iannuzzo (Awdur), Maria Serena Lonardo (Awdur), Olivia Di Vincenzo (Awdur), Arcangelo Iannuzzi (Awdur), Giuliana Valerio (Awdur)
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Abstract Background The assessment of body composition is central in diagnosis and treatment of paediatric obesity, but a criterion method is not feasible in clinical practice. Even the use of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is limited in children. Body mass index (BMI) Z-score is frequently...