Author:

• Gerson Luis de Moraes Ferrari - Ferrari, G.L.M - Universidad Mayor. Centro de Investigación en Fisiologia del Ejercicio. Santiago. Chile / Major University. Center for Research in Exercise Physiology. Santiago. Chile. - <gersonferrari08@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3177-6576

Co-author(s):

• Dirceu Solé - Solé, D - <sole.dirceu@gmail.com​>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3579-0861
• Carlos Pires - Pires, C - <carlosandrepires@gmail.com>
• Victor Matsudo - Matsudo, V - <matsudo@celafiscs.org.br>
• Peter T. Katzmarzyk - Katzmarzyk , P.T - <peter.katzmarzyk@pbrc.edu>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9280-6022
• Mauro Fisberg - Fisberg, M - <mauro.fisberg@gmail.com>

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to examine potential correlates of body fat (BF) and waist circumference (WC) in children. The sample included 328 children (169 boys) aged 9-11 years. BF (%) was measured using a bioelectrical impedance scale. WC measurements were made on exposed skin at the end of a normal expiration using a non-elastic anthropometric tape. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior were measured using accelerometers. Participants with complete individual, family and home, and school environmental data were included in the analysis. Children averaged 21.3% in boys and 25.8% in girls for BF and 68.0 cm in boys and 67.2 cm in girls for WC. There was higher BF among girls (p

Keywords:

body fat; waist circumference; child.

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