Why the study?
To evaluate the value of body fat mass measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis in predicting abnormal blood pressure and abnormal glucose metabolism in children.
Does body fat mass measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis predict abnormal blood pressure and abnormal glucose metabolism in children aged 6-16 years?
Population
Students aged 6-16 years
Comparison
Body fat mass measured by BIA (FMI and FMP) vs BMI
Design
Stratified cluster sampling study
Authors
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Fat mass by BIA may support cardiometabolic screening in children; leaves open whether it outperforms BMI in prospective cohorts.
Does body fat mass measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis predict abnormal blood pressure and abnormal glucose metabolism in children aged 6-16 years?
Evaluation of obesity based on fat mass index and fat mass percentage has value in screening for hypertension and hyperglycemia in children.
Li et al. (2020) studied this question.
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