Body shape and size in 6-year old children: assessment by three-dimensional photonic scanning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body shape and size are typically described using measures such as body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, which predict disease risks in adults. However, this approach may underestimate the true variability in childhood body shape and size.

Objective

To use a comprehensive three-dimensional photonic scan approach to describe variation in childhood body shape and size.

Subjects/methods

At age 6 years, 3350 children from the population-based 2004 Pelotas birth cohort study were assessed by three-dimensional photonic scanner, traditional anthropometry and dual X-ray absorptiometry. Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed on height and 24 photonic scan variables (circumferences, lengths/widths, volumes and surface areas).

Results

PCA ide

SUBMITTER: Santos LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4899819 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature