Two-thirds of children classified BMI-overweight had normal fat estimated with waist-to-height ratio (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

Two-thirds of children classified BMI-overweight had normal fat estimated with waist-to-height ratio

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Waist circumference-to-height ratio is a non-invasive and inexpensive tool for measuring fat mass overweight and obesity (adiposopathy) in paediatric practice. The QR code links to a waist-to-height ratio calculator developed on the basis of this study. Image: Andrew Agbaje.

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Andrew Agbaje.

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