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The bioelectrical impedance analysis [BIA] international database: aims, scope,...
Silva, Analiza M; Campa, Francesco; Stagi, Silvia; Gobbo, Luís A.; Buffa, Roberto; Toselli, Stefania; Silva, Diego Augusto SantosBackground: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a technique widely used for estimating body composition and health-related parameters. The technology is relatively simple, quick, and non-invasive, and is currently used globally in diverse settings, including private clinicians' offices, sports and health clubs, and hospitals, and across a spectrum of age, body weight, and disease states. BIA parameters ca...
Perceived urban environment attributes and obesity indices in adults: an 8-nati...
Ferrari, Gerson; Alberico, Claudia; Marques, Adilson; Kovalskys, Irina; Gómez, Georgina; Rigotti, Attilio; Cortés, Lilia Yadira; García, Martha YépezThis study examines the associations between perceived urban environment attributes and obesity indices by country using data from an eight-nation study from Latin America. The data were collected from 8185 adults. The Neighbourhood Environment Walkability-abbreviated scale was used to assess perceived urban environment attributes. Obesity indices considered were body mass index, waist circumference, neck circu...
ALTERAÇÕES POSTURAIS EM ESCOLARES: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA POSTURAL DEVIATION...
Oshiro, Valéria Akemi; Ferreira, Palmira Gabriele; da Costa, Roberto FernandesAtualmente, tem se observado uma alta prevalência de alterações posturais entre crianças e adolescentes. Alguns desses problemas são próprios do desenvolvimento postural normal; entretanto, a maior parte deles está relacionada com o comportamento postural durante a fase escolar. É nesse período que crianças e adolescentes permanecem sentados por um longo tempo, utilizam as carteiras escolares de forma inadequad...