BMI outdated for measuring childhood obesity, Bristol study says
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Researchers who have studied thousands of children suggest a new measure could be more accurate.
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Christopher John on X: Bristol scientists recommend replacement
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February: child BMI, News and features
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Investigations in the obese child
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BMI outdated for measuring childhood obesity, Bristol study says
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