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Comment
. 2017 Dec 1;171(12):1228.
doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.3447.

The Use of Tri-Ponderal Mass Index and Other Indices in Estimating Visceral Body Fat Percentages in Adolescents-Reply

Courtney M Peterson  1 , Diana M Thomas  2 , Steven B Heymsfield  3
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The Use of Tri-Ponderal Mass Index and Other Indices in Estimating Visceral Body Fat Percentages in Adolescents-Reply

Courtney M Peterson et al. JAMA Pediatr. .
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Conflicts of Interest Disclosure: CMP has nothing to disclose. SBH reports serving on the medical advisory boards of Medifast and Rice Lake Weighing System, in capacities unrelated to the scope of the reported research. DMT reports being involved in developing SmartLoss®, a trademarked smartphone weight loss intervention that is registered under Louisiana State University System. DMT had no financial affiliations with the companies who conducted the work to develop the SmartLoss® Virtual Weight Management Suite. Any licensing of SmartLoss® could financially benefit Montclair State University and DMT.

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