2016
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165275
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Dexa Body Composition Assessment in 10-11 Year Healthy Children

Abstract: IntroductionObesity is a growing health problem associated with metabolic derangements and cardiovascular disease. Accumulating evidence links the accumulation of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) to these obesity related health risks in adults. Childhood obesity is associated with a lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease and poses a serious challenge to future health care. In children, there is much less data on the prevalence and gender differences of visceral obesity than in adults. This study aims to provide … Show more

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“…For example, we used only BMI score as a measure of obesity status. There have been multiple recent reports that BMI may not be the most ideal measurement of body composition; hence, other obesity metrics, such as waist circumference or dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scanning, may give a more in-depth understanding of obesity and its effects on tumor immunity in sarcoma patients ( 39 41 ). Furthermore, we had a limited number of samples ( n = 50) and included multiple sarcoma subtypes in our cohort, likely increasing variability in our results.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, we used only BMI score as a measure of obesity status. There have been multiple recent reports that BMI may not be the most ideal measurement of body composition; hence, other obesity metrics, such as waist circumference or dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scanning, may give a more in-depth understanding of obesity and its effects on tumor immunity in sarcoma patients ( 39 41 ). Furthermore, we had a limited number of samples ( n = 50) and included multiple sarcoma subtypes in our cohort, likely increasing variability in our results.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…DEXA is the most suitable method to measure body fat in the general population. This method measures adipose tissue with great accuracy, safe low radiation, and short scanning time [ 39 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Evaluating body composition in children and adolescents is a useful component of weight control and exercise programs . The information gathered from these body composition assessments can be used by health care workers to refine their lifestyle recommendations.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%