Stunted children gain less lean body mass and more fat mass than their non-stunted counterparts: a prospective study.

Martins, P A

Stunted children gain less lean body mass and more fat mass than their non-stunted counterparts: a prospective study. [electronic resource] - The British journal of nutrition Nov 2004 - 819-25 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0007-1145

10.1079/bjn20041274 doi


Adipose Tissue--physiopathology
Adolescent
Body Constitution--physiology
Body Mass Index
Child
Female
Growth Disorders--physiopathology
Humans
Male
Nutritional Status
Prospective Studies
Puberty--physiology
Sex Factors
Time Factors
Weight Gain--physiology