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Energy Expenditure and Body Composition of Infants and Young Children (6-24 Months Old) in Asia

Sponsor: Mahidol University

Summary

This project is a collaboration between International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), FAO Regional Office for Asia and The Pacific, and Mahidol University, Thailand to carry out the study on doubly-labeled water for assessment of total energy expenditure and body composition among infants and young children aged 6-23 months old. Thailand conducted a longitudinal study with participation from 4 other countries, namely, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, in undertaking the same assessments in a cross-sectional design.

Official title: Determination of Energy Expenditure and Body Composition of Infants and Young Children (6-24 Months Old) in Asia Using the Doubly-Labelled Water (DLW) Technique

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