Added values of DXA-derived visceral adipose tissue to discriminate cardiometabolic risks in pre-pubertal children.

Li-Wen LeeChu-Jung HsiehYun-Hsuan WuYu-San Liao

Published in: PloS one (2020)

DXA-derived VAT estimates are very highly correlated with standard methods but has equivalent discrimination abilities compared to the existing DXA-derived fat estimates.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
body composition
bone mineral density
insulin resistance
young adults
dual energy
type diabetes
human health
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
climate change
risk assessment
fatty acid