Visceral adipose tissue normative values in adults from the United States using GE Lunar iDXA.

Katie R HirschMalia N M BlueEric T TrexlerAbbie E Smith-Ryan

Published in: Clinical physiology and functional imaging (2019)

These normative values provide a reference for VAT mass and volume in US adults 18-75 years of age obtained using the GE Lunar iDXA. Measures of VAT provide important information about metabolic and cardiovascular health risk beyond that of BMI and per cent body fat.

Keyphrases

health risk
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
heavy metals
drinking water
body mass index
high fat diet
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
health information
weight gain
weight loss