Visceral adiposity index predicts the conversion of metabolically healthy obesity to an unhealthy phenotype.

Yu Mi KangChang Hee JungYun Kyung ChoJung Eun JangJenie Yoonoo HwangEun Hee KimWoo Je LeeJoong-Yeol ParkHong-Kyu Kim

Published in: PloS one (2017)

MHO phenotypes with high VAI values are associated with poor future metabolic outcomes. VAI-estimated visceral adiposity is well correlated with the prognosis of MHO subjects, and VAI has a good predictive value in determining the MHO-to-MUO conversion.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
high fat diet induced
skeletal muscle
type diabetes
weight gain
glycemic control
current status
body mass index
weight loss