Role of a critical visceral adipose tissue threshold (CVATT) in metabolic syndrome: implications for controlling dietary carbohydrates: a review
ES Freedland - Nutrition & metabolism, 2004 - Springer
There are likely many scenarios and pathways that can lead to metabolic syndrome. This
paper reviews mechanisms by which the accumulation of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) may …
paper reviews mechanisms by which the accumulation of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) may …
Adipose tissue distribution and risk of metabolic disease: does thiazolidinedione-induced adipose tissue redistribution provide a clue to the answer?
X Yang, U Smith - Diabetologia, 2007 - Springer
The relative effect of visceral and subcutaneous obesity on the risk of chronic metabolic
disease has been a matter of long-term dispute. While ample data support either of the fat …
disease has been a matter of long-term dispute. While ample data support either of the fat …
Association of physical inactivity with components of metabolic syndrome and coronary artery disease—the Chennai Urban Population Study (CUPS no. 15)
Aim The aim of the study was to assess the influence of physical activity on the components
of metabolic syndrome (MS) in an urban south Indian population in Chennai. Methods The …
of metabolic syndrome (MS) in an urban south Indian population in Chennai. Methods The …
Visceral fat area‐defined obesity and periodontitis among Koreans
Han D‐H, Lim S‐Y, Sun B‐C, Paek D‐M, Kim H‐D. Visceral fat area defined obesity and
periodontitis among Koreans. J Clin Periodontol 2010; 37: 172–179. doi: 10.1111/j. 1600 …
periodontitis among Koreans. J Clin Periodontol 2010; 37: 172–179. doi: 10.1111/j. 1600 …
[HTML][HTML] Clinical utility of visceral adipose tissue for the identification of cardiometabolic risk in white and African American adults
Background: Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) has been identified as a harmful fat depot, and
sex and race differences in VAT have been reported in white and African Americans …
sex and race differences in VAT have been reported in white and African Americans …
Obesity as predictor of postoperative outcomes in liver transplant candidates: Review of the literature and future perspectives
Abstract Background Current American and European guidelines consider a pre-transplant
BMI≥ 40 kg/m 2 as a relative contraindication for liver transplantation but this …
BMI≥ 40 kg/m 2 as a relative contraindication for liver transplantation but this …
PPARG genotype accounts for part of individual variation in body weight reduction in response to calorie restriction
T Matsuo, Y Nakata, Y Katayama, M Iemitsu, S Maeda… - …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Several studies indicate that expression of the peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor γ
(PPARG) gene is influenced by calorie restriction. The aim of this study was to investigate …
(PPARG) gene is influenced by calorie restriction. The aim of this study was to investigate …
The atypical presentation of the metabolic syndrome components in black African women: the relationship with insulin resistance and the influence of regional adipose …
The appropriateness of the metabolic syndrome criteria as an indicator of cardiovascular
disease risk has been challenged in black Africans. Hence, the aims of this study were (1) to …
disease risk has been challenged in black Africans. Hence, the aims of this study were (1) to …
Best single-slice measurement site for estimating visceral adipose tissue volume after weight loss in obese, Japanese men
R So, T Matsuo, H Sasai, M Eto, T Tsujimoto… - Nutrition & …, 2012 - Springer
Background Although the measurement site at L4–L5 for visceral adipose tissue (VAT) has
been commonly accepted, some researchers suggest that additional upper sites (ie, L1–L2 …
been commonly accepted, some researchers suggest that additional upper sites (ie, L1–L2 …
Comparison of education-only versus group-based intervention in promoting weight loss: a randomised controlled trial
Aim: To compare the effectiveness of education-only versus group-based intervention in
promoting weight loss. Methods: Between April and October 2009, a 6-month randomised …
promoting weight loss. Methods: Between April and October 2009, a 6-month randomised …