Age- and height-dependent bias of underweight and overweight assessment standards for children and adolescents

• Main Authors: Yosuke Isoyama (Author), Sayaka Nose-Ogura (Author), Mariko Jana Ijitsu (Author), João Gabriel Segato Kruse (Author), Narumi Nagai (Author), Momoko Kayaba (Author), Hitomi Ogata (Author), Madhur Mangalam (Author), Ken Kiyono (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundPrecision in evaluating underweight and overweight status among children and adolescents is paramount for averting health and developmental issues. Existing standards for these assessments have faced scrutiny regarding their validity. This study investigates the age and height dependencies...