Defining reference values for body composition indices by magnetic resonance imaging in UK Biobank.

Liang DaiXiao-Yan HuangYue-Qi LuYu-Yang LiuCong-Ying SongJing-Wen ZhangJing LiYue ZhangYing ShanYu Shi

Published in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2023)

We have established reference ranges for MRI-measured body composition parameters in a large community-dwelling population. These findings provide a more accurate assessment of abnormal adipose and muscle conditions.

Keyphrases

body composition
community dwelling
resistance training
bone mineral density
magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
high resolution
cross sectional
computed tomography
metabolic syndrome
magnetic resonance
mass spectrometry
type diabetes