Do substantial BMI reduction episodes among Swedish schoolchildren have any impact on their final height?

ConclusionOur study found no evidence that a substantial BMI reduction had any impact on final height on a group level, but further analyses of specific case studies are necessary to determine whether substantial BMI reduction might have an impact on final height.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Acta Paediatrica - February 6, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Bente B Nilsen, Agneta Yngve, Bo Werner Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research