New reference parameters for body mass index in children aged six to ten years
Rev. Paul. Pediatr. (Ed. Port., Online); 39 (), 2021
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine new body mass index (BMI) reference values to classify the nutritional status of children aged six to ten years old from the city of Montes Claros (state of Minas Gerais), Southeast Brazil. Methods: The sample consisted of 3,863 individuals from both genders. Body mas...