Body fat has stronger associations with bone mass density than body mass index in metabolically healthy obesity.

Yuan-Yuei ChenWen-Hui FangChung-Ching WangTung-Wei KaoYaw-Wen ChangChen-Jung WuYi-Chao ZhouYu-Shan SunWei-Liang Chen

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Increased PBF had a significant association with low BMD in the MHO population. Obesity defined by PBF might be a useful indicator for low BMD. The association between body fat and bone health deserves further investigation regarding the potential pathophysiological mechanisms.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
bone mineral density
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
healthcare
public health
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
mental health
physical activity
human health
postmenopausal women
skeletal muscle
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