DXA-Determined Visceral Adipose Tissue Is Associated with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Even in Healthy Young Adults from the Nutritionists' Health Study-NutriHS

Volume: 67
Published: Jul 1, 2018
Abstract
Background: Association of excessive visceral adipose tissue(VAT) with cardiometabolic risk in middle-aged adults has been recognized. VAT determined by dual-x-ray absorptiometry(DXA) is an accurate measurement but its usefulness for early detection of cardiovascular risk at a younger age is less investigated. The NutriHS has examined several cardiometabolic markers in undergraduates and graduates from Nutrition courses in Brazil. null Aim: To...
Paper Details
Title
DXA-Determined Visceral Adipose Tissue Is Associated with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Even in Healthy Young Adults from the Nutritionists' Health Study-NutriHS
Published Date
Jul 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
67
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