A review of the indices and references used to assess overweight and obesity in Australian children and adolescents

Robin Ralston; Karen Walker; Helen Truby

doi:10.1111/j.1747-0080.2012.01603.x

A review of the indices and references used to assess overweight and obesity in Australian children and adolescents

Robin Ralston, Karen Walker, Helen Truby

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Abstract

The study aims to undertake a narrative review examining the indices and references used for the assessment of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents in Australia. This review also summarises current international opinion on choice of indices and reference values.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	300 - 308
Number of pages	9
Journal	Nutrition and Dietetics
Volume	69
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-0080.2012.01603.x
Publication status	Published - 2012

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