The consequences of linear growth stunting: Influence on body composition among youth in the bolivian amazon

Volume: 153, Issue: 1, Pages: 92 - 102
Published: Nov 7, 2013
Abstract
Stunting, or linear growth retardation, has been documented in up to half of all children in rural indigenous populations of South America. Stunting is well understood as a signal of adverse conditions during growth, and has been associated with developmentally induced modifications to body composition, including body fat and muscularity, that stem from early growth restriction. This article examines the relation between short stature and three...
Paper Details
Title
The consequences of linear growth stunting: Influence on body composition among youth in the bolivian amazon
Published Date
Nov 7, 2013
Volume
153
Issue
1
Pages
92 - 102
Citation AnalysisPro
  • Scinapse’s Top 10 Citation Journals & Affiliations graph reveals the quality and authenticity of citations received by a paper.
  • Discover whether citations have been inflated due to self-citations, or if citations include institutional bias.