Diagnostic performance of an artificial neural network to predict excess body fat in children.

Journal: Pediatric obesity
Published Date: Feb 1, 2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Waist circumference (WC) and z scores of body mass index (BMI) are commonly used to predict childhood obesity, although BMI and WC have a limited sensitivity.

Authors

  • Ibrahim Duran
    Center of Prevention and Rehabilitation, UniReha, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • Kyriakos Martakis
    Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • Mirko Rehberg
    Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • Oliver Semler
    Children's and Adolescents' Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • Eckhard Schoenau
    Center of Prevention and Rehabilitation, UniReha, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.

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