How to Estimate Fat Mass in Overweight and Obese Subjects

Background. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing and represents a primary health concern. Body composition evaluation is rarely performed in overweight/obese subjects, and the diagnosis is almost always achieved just considering body mass index (BMI). In fact, whereas BMI can be co...

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Main Authors: Lorenzo Maria Donini, Eleonora Poggiogalle, Valeria del Balzo, Carla Lubrano, Milena Faliva, Annalisa Opizzi, Simone Perna, Alessandro Pinto, Mariangela Rondanelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/285680
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