Body composition reference charts for UK infants and children aged 6 weeks to 5 years based on measurement of total body water by isotope dilution

Until recently, pediatric body composition reference data were very limited, hindering interpretation of measurements. In the last decade, such data emerged for several techniques for children ≥ 5 years, but equivalent data for younger age groups remain lacking, due to their poor compliance with most techniques.To provide reference data for use in clinical practice and research from 6 weeks to 5 years, that are based on measurements of total...