Total energy expenditure and body composition of children with developmental disabilities.
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| Abstract | :
Obesity prevalence is increased in children with developmental disabilities, specifically in children with spina bifida and Down syndrome. Energy expenditure, a critical aspect of weight management, has been extensively studied in the typically developing population, but not adequately studied in children with developmental disabilities. |
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2017
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| Journal | :
Disability and health journal
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| Date Published | :
2017
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| ISSN Number | :
1936-6574
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http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1936-6574(17)30233-9
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| DOI | :
10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.12.009
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| Short Title | :
Disabil Health J
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