LDL Cholesterol Rises With BMI Only in Lean Individuals: Cross-sectional U.S. and Spanish Representative Data.

Martin Laclaustra Esther López-GarcíaFernando CiveiraEsther Garcia-EsquinasAuxiliadora GracianiPilar Guallar-CastillonJose R BanegasFernando Rodriguez-Artalejo

Published in: Diabetes care (2018)

The BMI- and WC-LDLc relationships have inverted U shapes. Diminishing associations between BMI and LDLc might indicate metabolic impairment as a result of aging or other metabolic diseases. In lean individuals, small weight losses might help to lower LDLc for cardiovascular prevention.

Keyphrases

body mass index
cross sectional
weight gain
low density lipoprotein
bone mineral density
physical activity
electronic health record
weight loss
big data
machine learning
postmenopausal women
body composition
deep learning