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BMI is a misleading proxy for adiposity in longitudinal studies with adolescent males: The Australian LOOK study
Despite evidence suggesting caution, employment of body mass index (BMI, kg m−2) as a proxy for percentage of body fat (PFat) in longitudinal studies of children and adolescents remains commonplace. Our objective was to test the validity of change in BMI as a proxy for change in PFat measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) during adolescence.The reliability and validity of an authentic motor skill assessment tool for early adolescent girls in an Australian school setting
Proficiency in fundamental movement skills (FMS) is positively correlated with cardiorespiratory fitness, healthy weight status, and physical activity. Many instruments have been developed to assess FMS in children. It is important to accurately measure FMS competency in adolescent populations, particularly in girls, who are less proficient than boys. Yet these tests have not been validated or tested for reliability among girls in this age group.
