Analysis of the velocity curve for height by the Wavelet Interpolation Method in children classified by maturity rate

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A velocity curve for height and maximum peak velocity (MPV) can be calculated using the Wavelet Interpolation Method. In a study involving 98 boys and 88 girls between the ages of 6 and 17, five maturity groups were defined, from early to late, and four type models were described, based on the appearance of secondary peaks. A later age at MPV is associated with lower velocity of growth at MPV. More boys (82.6%) than girls (76.1%) had a mid-growth spurt, but more girls (93%) than boys (69.4%) had an after-growth spurt.

Author: Matsuura, Yoshiyuki, Fujii, Katsunori
Publisher: Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 1999
Research, Children, Growth, Stature, Body height

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Comparison of methods to evaluate changes in relative body mass index in pediatric weight control

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Study is conducted to compare three BMI-based adiposity measures such as [LMS.sub.z]-BMI, BMI sympercent and percent over BMI to assess changes in pediatric weight control. It is found that [LMS.sub.z]-BMI is less appropriate for comparing individuals.

Author: Epstein, Leonard H., Paluch, Rocco A., Roemmich, James N.
Publisher: Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 2007
United States, Health aspects, Risk factors, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity, Body mass index

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