Reply: Vertical segmental tetrapolar bioimpedance for excess body fat assessment in adolescents
Journal Title: Jornal de Pediatria - Year 2016, Vol 92, Issue 3
Abstract
Dear Editor, The questions presented by Professor Dr. Roberto Fernandes da Costa and Dr. Edilson Serpeloni Cyrino are relevant and, therefore, we would like to clarify the comments submitted to the Journal.
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Ana Paula Cândido
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