openalexWorld Journal of Pediatrics2026-07-23
BMI-for-age Z-score trajectories in early childhood: a comparison of GMM and KML and associated antenatal and postnatal factors
Ting Zhang, Ziyun Li, Z J Zhang, Mai Gao, Li Zhang, H Liu, et al.
BACKGROUND: Early-life growth trajectories, especially during the first two years, are important for future health. However, in the context of rapidly rising childhood obesity, it is essential to characterize BMI-for-age Z-score (BAZ) trajectories in early childhood, compare opti…