Comparisons of percentage body fat, body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-stature ratio in adults.

By K. Flegal, John A. Shepherd, A. Looker, B. Graubard, L. Borrud, Cynthia L Ogden, Tamara B. Harris, J. Everhart, N. Schenker. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2009

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