Anthropometry and body composition do not predict bioavailable androgen or progesterone concentration in adolescent girls

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The hypothesis that anthropometry and body composition are independently associated with sex-steroid concentration in adolescent girls is tested by collecting saliva containing the bioavailable hormone concentration from a sample of girls. However, results from repeated sampling do not provide any evidence to support an association between anthropometry or percent body fat and testosterone, progesterone, or dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in adolescent girls.

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Anthropometric reference values in an Afro-Caribbean adolescent population

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A study compared growth patterns of Afro-Caribbean adolescents between the ages of 12-18 years with the U.S. adolescents relevant to obesity. Results showed that Tobagonian females were heavier than the U.S. children while males measured up to almost the same levels suggesting a growth pattern that conforms to those in well-nourished populations.

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Assessing the body composition of 6-17 year old black and white girls in field studies

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This article evaluates the validity of equations used to predict body composition in white and black girls using bioelectrical impedance and anthropometric variables. Findings indicate that the predictive equations provide accurate values for fat free mass and body fat when they are developed to be specific to ethnic groups.

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