Abstract:Objectives
Examine the differences in bone mineral density between normal-weight children and children with overewight or obesity and its association with body composition.
Methods
In a cross-sectional study, 49 healthy schoolchildren from 6 to 11 years of age attending the outpatient clinic of the Hospital were included. Weight and height were measured for the calculation of the body mass index for age and height for age. Th… Show more
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