Skinfold measurements at birth: sex and anthropometric influence. Issue 3 (21st April 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rodríguez, G; Samper, M P; Olivares, J L; Ventura, P; Moreno, L A; Pérez-González, J M
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 90:Issue 3(2005)
• Page Start: F273
• Page End: FF275
• Publication Date: 2005-04-21
• Subjects: BMI, body mass index -- CTS, central to total skinfold ratio -- PI, ponderal index -- ST, skinfold thickness -- W/L, weight/length ratio; skinfold thicknesses -- fat mass -- body fat distribution -- weight -- length; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Fetus -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920105
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.2004.060723
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-2998

Abstract

Abstract : Weight, length, and skinfold thicknesses were measured in 4634 term and preterm neonates. Sex and weight/length ratio were important determinants of the amount and distribution of the subcutaneous fat store at birth. Gestational age, weight, length, and other ponderal indices did not explain subcutaneous fat variability.