Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Bristol scientists propose using waist-to-height ratio instead of BMI for measuring childhood obesity, based on a study of 7,237 children aged 9.
Bristol scientists propose replacing BMI with waist-to-height ratio for measuring childhood obesity.
In a study of 7,237 children aged 9, waist measurements more accurately detected excess fat mass and distinguished fat mass from muscle mass than BMI.
The researchers suggest the waist-to-height ratio could be a better alternative for assessing obesity in children and adolescents.
5 Articles
Los científicos de Bristol proponen utilizar la relación cintura-altura en lugar del IMC para medir la obesidad infantil, basándose en un estudio de 7.237 niños de 9 años.