Trajectory of BMI from Ages 2 to 7 Years and Age at Peak Height Velocity in Boys and Girls

To examine the associations between body-mass index (BMI) at 2-4 years and 5-7 years and age at peak height velocity (APHV), an objective measure of pubertal timing, among boys and girls from predominantly racial/ethnic minorities in the US that have been historically underrepresented in this research topic.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - November 26, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Li-Kuang Chen, Guoying Wang, Wendy L. Bennett, Yuelong Ji, Colleen Pearson, Sally Radovick, Xiaobin Wang Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research