The relationship between visceral obesity and hepatic steatosis measured by controlled attenuation parameter.

Hye Won LeeKwang Joon KimKyu Sik JungYoung Eun ChonJi Hye HuhKyeong Hye ParkJae Bock ChungChang Oh KimKwang-Hyub HanJun Yong Park

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Our data demonstrated that VFA and TG is significantly related to hepatic steatosis assessed by CAP not BMI. This finding suggests that surveillance for subjects with NAFLD should incorporate an indicator of visceral obesity, and not simply rely on BMI.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
weight loss
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
public health
big data
drug induced