Total and intra-abdominal fat measurements by ultrasound and computerized tomography.

Computerized tomography, a method of proven reliability for direct measurement of both total and visceral body fat, is not widely usable and alternative means of assessing body fat are required. Several anthropometric parameters, including ultrasound measurements of intra-abdominal and subcutaneous fat, were considered in 119 females (age 15-72 years, body mass index 24-51 kg/m2). Computerized tomography was also performed for total and visceral...