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View article: Relationship between body fat and BMI in a US hispanic population‐based cohort study: Results from HCHS/SOL
Relationship between body fat and BMI in a US hispanic population‐based cohort study: Results from HCHS/SOL Open
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the percentage of body fat (%BF)-BMI relationship, identify %BF levels corresponding to adult BMI cut points, and examine %BF-BMI agreement in a diverse Hispanic/Latino population. METHODS: %BF by bioelectrical imped…
View article: Body composition and overweight prevalence in 1704 schoolchildren from 7 American Indian communities
Body composition and overweight prevalence in 1704 schoolchildren from 7 American Indian communities Open
BACKGROUND: Nationwide data on obesity prevalence in American Indian communities are limited. OBJECTIVE: We describe the body composition and anthropometric characteristics of schoolchildren from 7 American Indian communities enrolled in t…
View article: Theoretical foundations of the Study of Latino (SOL) Youth: implications for obesity and cardiometabolic risk
Theoretical foundations of the Study of Latino (SOL) Youth: implications for obesity and cardiometabolic risk Open
This article describes the conceptual model developed for the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latino Youth, a multisite epidemiologic study of obesity and cardiometabolic risk among U.S. Hispanic/Latino children.
View article: Food-group and nutrient-density intakes by Hispanic and Latino backgrounds in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos
Food-group and nutrient-density intakes by Hispanic and Latino backgrounds in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Open
Background: Hispanics are a heterogeneous group of individuals with a variation in dietary habits that is reflective of their cultural heritage and country of origin. It is important to identify differences in their dietary habits because …
View article: The Hispanic Community Children's Health Study/Study of Latino Youth (SOL Youth): design, objectives, and procedures
The Hispanic Community Children's Health Study/Study of Latino Youth (SOL Youth): design, objectives, and procedures Open
This paper describes the design and methodology of the SOL Youth study, a multicenter study of Hispanic/Latino children living in the US.
View article: Accuracy of School Staff‐Measured Height and Weight Used for Body Mass Index Screening and Reporting
Accuracy of School Staff‐Measured Height and Weight Used for Body Mass Index Screening and Reporting Open
BACKGROUND The accuracy of students' heights and weights measured by school staff for body mass index (BMI) screening/reporting has not been established. This study examined school staffs' measurement accuracy, comparing accuracy by staff‐…
View article: Weight estimation among multi-racial/ethnic infants and children aged 0–5·9 years in the USA: simple tools for a critical measure
Weight estimation among multi-racial/ethnic infants and children aged 0–5·9 years in the USA: simple tools for a critical measure Open
Objective In resource-constrained facilities or during resuscitation, immediate paediatric weight estimation remains a fundamental challenge. We aimed to develop and validate weight estimation models based on ulna length and forearm width …
View article: Practical Application of Linear Growth Measurements in Clinical Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Practical Application of Linear Growth Measurements in Clinical Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
Background/Aims: Childhood stunting is a prevalent problem in low- and middle-income countries and is associated with long-term adverse neurodevelopment and health outcomes. In this review, we define indicators of growth, discuss key chall…
View article: Relationship between body fat and BMI in a US hispanic population‐based cohort study: Results from HCHS/SOL
Relationship between body fat and BMI in a US hispanic population‐based cohort study: Results from HCHS/SOL Open
Objective To evaluate the percentage of body fat (%BF)‐BMI relationship, identify %BF levels corresponding to adult BMI cut points, and examine %BF‐BMI agreement in a diverse Hispanic/Latino population. Methods %BF by bioelectrical impedan…