BMI Is a Poor Predictor of Nutritional Status in Disabled Children. What Is the Most Recommended Method for Body Composition Assessment in This Pediatric Population?

• Valeria Calcaterra,
• Valeria Calcaterra,
• Gloria Pelizzo,
• Hellas Cena,
• Hellas Cena

Affiliations

Valeria Calcaterra

Pediatric and Adolescent Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy

Valeria Calcaterra

Pediatric Unit, Department of Maternal and Children's Health, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy

Gloria Pelizzo

Pediatric Surgery Department, Children's Hospital G. Di Cristina, ARNAS Civico-Di Cristina-Benfratelli, Palermo, Italy

Hellas Cena

Laboratory of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Neurosciences, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy

Hellas Cena

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Service, Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy