Ultrasonography is not more reliable than anthropometry for assessing visceral fat in obese children

Volume: 9, Issue: 6, Pages: 443 - 447
Published: Aug 14, 2013
Abstract
Visceral fat accumulation is a risk factor for obesity-related complications. Waist circumference is used in clinical practice to assess visceral adiposity.Ultrasound is not superior to waist circumference for assessing visceral obesity in obese children. The optimal site for measuring waist circumference in obese children is at the smallest body circumference between xiphisternum and umbilicus.Visceral fat accumulation is a well-established...
Paper Details
Title
Ultrasonography is not more reliable than anthropometry for assessing visceral fat in obese children
Published Date
Aug 14, 2013
Volume
9
Issue
6
Pages
443 - 447
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