Cut off values for waist circumference to predict overweight in brazilian adolescents, according to pubertal staging

Conclusions: The establishment of cut off points for waist circumference according to pubertal staging was proven a good means to identify overweight. These cut off points can be considered reliable for the Brazilian adolescent population, as the isolated use of chronological age in adolescents may underestimate their nutritional status.
Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research