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Rapid changes in weight and growth potential during childhood
Author(s) -
Roche A. F.,
French N. Yvonne
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
american journal of physical anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.146
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1096-8644
pISSN - 0002-9483
DOI - 10.1002/ajpa.1330310213
Subject(s) - elongation , body weight , body height , short stature , demography , biology , endocrinology , materials science , sociology , ultimate tensile strength , metallurgy
Estimates of mature stature made before and after large changes in weight level were compared in children whose mature statures were known. The findings indicate an association between rises in weight level and decreased potential for skeletal elongation.