Android and gynoid fat percentages and serum lipid levels in United States adults

Summary Context Accumulating evidence suggests that fat distribution is a better predictor of cardiovascular disease than body mass index ( BMI ). Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the association of android and gynoid fat percentages with lipid profiles to determine whether android and/or gynoid fat percentages are associated with serum lipid levels. Design A population‐based cross‐sectional study. Patients Five thousand six...