Classification of overweight/obesity among Saudi adolescents relative to lifestyle behaviors using the IOTF or WHO reference standards

Classification of overweight/obesity among Saudi adolescents relative to lifestyle behaviors using the IOTF or WHO reference standards

PurposeTo compare two BMI classifications (the IOTF and WHO references) in assessing overweight/obesity prevalence among Saudi adolescents and to evaluate the ability of the two standards to detect risks of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.MethodsHealthy Saudi adolescents (15–19 years) were drawn from...

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Main Authors: Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa, Amal Alhakami, Ahlam M. Alotaibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
BMI
adolescent
IOTF
overweight
lifestyle behaviors
obesity
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1607811/full
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