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    Asthmatic children often have higher body fat percentages and lower muscle and bone mass compared to non-asthmatic peers. Measuring body fat percentage is crucial, as Body Mass Index (BMI) alone is insufficient for assessing health in asthmatic youth.

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    • Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting children globally.
    • Assessing body composition in pediatric populations is vital for understanding overall health.
    • Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common but potentially limited metric for evaluating body composition.

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    • To evaluate the utility of BMI versus detailed body composition analysis in asthmatic youth.

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    • A cross-sectional study involving 64 asthmatic and 116 non-asthmatic children aged 12-14 years.

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    • Asthmatic boys were shorter than controls. No significant differences in weight or BMI were found between asthmatic and non-asthmatic groups.
    • Asthmatic children exhibited significantly higher fat mass percentage and lower muscle and bone mass percentages compared to non-asthmatics.
    • Higher endomorphy was noted in asthmatic boys and borderline in girls, suggesting altered body composition.

    Conclusions:

    • Body Mass Index (BMI) alone is inadequate for assessing the body composition of asthmatic children due to elevated fat percentages.
    • Additional assessment of body fat percentage is recommended for a more accurate health evaluation in pediatric asthma.
    • Understanding body composition differences can inform targeted health interventions for asthmatic youth.