The aim of this study was to propose and cross-validate an anthropometric model for the simultaneous estimation of fat mass (FM), bone mineral content (BMC), and lean soft tissue (LST) using DXA as the reference method. A total of 408 boys (8-18 years) were included in this sample. Whole-body FM, BMC, and LST were measured by DXA and considered as dependent variables.
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