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Visceral adiposity index as a tool for cardiometabolic risk in obese older women

Endocrinology
Author
Cambiriba et al.
Used Parameters : SMM, PBF, BFM

Publication Year : 2020

Country : Brazil

Journal : Geriatrics Gerontology and Aging

OBJECTIVE: To correlate anthropometric measurements, lipid profile, cardiorespiratory fitness, and visceral adiposity index (VAI) in sedentary obese older women. METHODS: Twenty-seven insufficiently active and overweight older women were included in this cross-sectional study. We evaluated their anthropometric profile (body weight and stature, body mass index, waist and hip circumferences) and body composition (fat mass, body fat percentage, and musculoskeletal mass). Venous blood samples were analyzed for high and …
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