Estimation, Interpretation and Prognostic Value of Height-and-Mass Indices in Overweight and Obese Children in Early Stages of Disease

Abstract

In this paper we have analyzed such height-and-mass indexes as body mass index, fat body mass and lean body mass taking into account age of overweight and obese children; results of their study are presented, the importance of their calculation and prognostic significance has been proved.

Keywords

• children
• overweight
• obesity
• height-and-mass indices