• Android, gynoid, visceral, and subcutaneous abdominal fat masses (via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry ) and fasting glucose and lipid profiles were assessed at baseline and 6 months. (karger.com)
  • Users of the 2003-2004 dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry android/gynoid data (DXXAG_C) are encouraged to read the documentation before accessing the data file. (cdc.gov)
  • Using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) technology, our scans provide a detailed analysis of your body fat percentage and the distribution of fat, muscle and bone. (bonewellness.com)
  • The researchers recruited 50 participants and collected data on their body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). (cheapcollegeessays.com)
  • The present study investigated the association between regional fat distribution using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and hypertension in older adults. (bvsalud.org)
  • Participants underwent body composition measurement by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry to analyze FM, fat-free mass (FFM) in trunk and extremities composition. (bvsalud.org)
  • Whole body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) can simultaneously evaluate both fat and muscle mass, therefore, whole body DXA may be suitable for the diagnosis of sarcopenic obesity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Routine evaluation of an expression of weight not adiposity [ 11 ] regional fat distribution on a wide scale and it provides no information on body fat requires methods that are simpler than distribution, so it can mask true obesity- dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), related risk in children [ 3 ]. (who.int)
  • The BMI correlates closely with total body fat (TBF), which is estimated using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning in children who are overweight and obese. (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, measuring a person's oestrogen to testosterone ratio can reveal their predicted gynoid to android fat distribution. (wikipedia.org)
  • The change in the ratio of visceral/subcutaneous abdominal fat mass was not significant in either group and did not differ between groups (WL: 0.65 [-0.38 to 1.68] vs. WS: 0.05 [-1.00 to 1.10] g, p = 0.42). (karger.com)
  • However, Hispanics and Asians had greater DXA derived android/gynoid fat ratio than Whites. (usda.gov)
  • Significant variance (77%) in android/gynoid fat ratio was predicted by ethnicity, study site, bi-trochanteric width, waist circumference and physical activity. (usda.gov)
  • DEXA Scan measures the abdominal fat and looks at the fat distribution using the android (waist) to gynoid (hip) ratio. (bonewellness.com)
  • BMI or body mass index is the ratio of your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters square. (magnacode.co.in)
  • The differentiation ratio between android obesity and gynoid obesity can also be made by measuring the ratio of waist to hip circumference. (gurze.com)
  • Body fat percentage (%BF), android-gynoid percent fat ratio (AG ratio), and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) were measured simultaneously using DXA CoreScan software. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Furthermore, considering the combined effects of fat amount and distribution, a normal BMI accompanied by high AG ratio and/or high VAT mass but low %BF presents a much higher risk for metabolic syndrome than when %BF is high, most predominantly in women. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Having a higher android to gynoid FM ratio was related to increased odds of being prehypertensive and hypertensive. (bvsalud.org)
  • Two-sample MR and BMI-controlled multivariable MR (MVMR) were performed to examine relationships between each body fat measure and ratio with the outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Sarcopenic obesity was defined as the coexistence of low SMI and obesity determined by four patterns of obesity as follows: android to gynoid ratio (A/G ratio), android fat mass or percentage of body fat (%BF) was higher than the sex-specific median, or body mass index (BMI) was equal to or greater than 25 kg/m 2 . (biomedcentral.com)
  • The present data suggest that the whole body DXA is valuable in the diagnosis of sarcopenic obesity (high A/G ratio or android fat mass with low SMI) to determine the risk of CVD events in patients with type 2 diabetes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This new distribution of fat in favour of the abdomen results in a change in the ratio of waist and /hip circumference and ultimately results in an android body shape. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • Central fatness, mostly intra-abdominal circumference is a better index of android fat, is medically more important than (abdominal) obesity than waist-to-hip ratio subcutaneous fat in the trunk. (who.int)
  • It is reported as Body Fat%, Fat Mass Index, Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) and Android to Gynoid ratio. (amysavagianmd.com)
  • The android to gynoid ratio is the ratio of fat around the belly (android) to the fat around the hips (gynoid). (amysavagianmd.com)
  • The metrics I find important associated with lean mass include: Fat Free Mass Index (FFMI), Appendicular Lean Mass / Height Ratio (ALM/Height2) and Appendicular Lean Mass to BMI. (amysavagianmd.com)
  • Before the menopause, women store fat mainly in the subcutaneous fat stores (buttocks and thighs), while men are more prone to develop visceral (abdominal) fat. (drbazire.uk)
  • Subcutaneous fat serves as an energy store, a source of many hormones (yes, the fat is an essential endocrine organ, and we must not attempt to lose too much of it), insulation and control of body temperature, and padding for protection against blunt trauma. (drbazire.uk)
  • Subcutaneous fat, on the other hand, not only releases its stored fats more slowly, but those fats enter the general circulation and reach the liver in lower concentrations, so they are less likely to cause damage. (drbazire.uk)
  • The fat cells in visceral adipose tissue are different from those in subcutaneous fat. (drbazire.uk)
  • Both of these mechanisms are observed but, for various reasons, in visceral adipose tissue fewer new adipocytes (fat cells) appear than in subcutaneous adipose tissue, and there is a much greater increase in cell size. (drbazire.uk)
  • Oestrogens have been shown to promote fat accumulation in the gluteofemoral subcutaneous fat stores (buttocks and thighs). (drbazire.uk)
  • This study examined the relationships between body fat distribution and metabolic syndrome traits using Mendelian Randomization (MR). METHODS/FINDINGS: Genetic variants associated with visceral adipose tissue (VAT), abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue (ASAT), and gluteofemoral adipose tissue (GFAT), as well as their relative ratios, were identified from a genome wide association study (GWAS) performed with the United Kingdom BioBank. (bvsalud.org)
  • Subcutaneous fat is located just beneath the skin. (medicoverhospitals.in)
  • While excess subcutaneous fat can contribute to obesity, it may be less strongly linked to certain health risks compared to visceral fat. (medicoverhospitals.in)
  • As menopause approaches, the figure of many women changes from a gynoid body shape (fat mainly on hips and thighs = pear shape) to an android body shape (accumulation of subcutaneous fat and intra-abdominal fat, visceral fat = apple shape). (magazine50plus.ch)
  • 1 ]. A central fat pattern has adverse health - abdominal fat), abdominal subcutaneous implications in both children and adults. (who.int)
  • Of all of these fat ratios, the VAT is the most interesting to me, as subcutaneous fat does not seem to have as much metabolic consequence as VAT. (amysavagianmd.com)
  • Android fat distribution is contrasted with gynoid fat distribution, whereby fat around the hips, thighs, and bottom results in a "pear"-shaped body. (wikipedia.org)
  • Testosterone circulation causes fat cells to deposit around the abdominal and gluteofemoral region, whereas in women oestrogen circulation leads to fat deposits around areas such as thighs, breasts and buttocks. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is found all over the body, but mainly over the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and upper back. (drbazire.uk)
  • Gynoid obesity/gluteofemoral: Fat distribution over buttocks, thighs and upper arms. (magnacode.co.in)
  • It differs from gynoid obesity, where fat is located more in the thighs and buttocks. (gurze.com)
  • Gynoid obesity is characterized by the fat accumulation in the hips and thighs, resulting in a "pear-shaped" body. (medicoverhospitals.in)
  • In females that is Gynecoid obesity, adipose tissue is found predominantly in the lower part of the body (hips and thighs). (slideshare.net)
  • While exhaling, slowly bend the upper body, keeping hips against the wall, and slide hands down along the thighs. (breathinglabs.com)
  • Not only can it tighten the hips and thighs, but it also improves the body's blood circulation, increases metabolism, and can quickly burn fat. (breathinglabs.com)
  • However, it has been found that as females age, bear children and approach menopause, this distribution shifts towards the android pattern of fat distribution, resulting in a 42.1% increase in android body fat distribution in postmenopausal women. (wikipedia.org)
  • Women who are infertile and have polycystic ovary syndrome show high amounts of android fat tissue. (wikipedia.org)
  • There is no convincing evidence that weight biking from intentional dieting is a hazard for cardiovascular well being, however there could also be larger loss of bone mass than is restored during weight regain, and weight biking has been related to a more android body fat distribution and is linked with polycystic ovary syndrome. (f1000scientist.com)
  • It seems that the relationship between obesity and hypertension is not only associated with excessive body fat mass (FM) but also with body adipose distribution patterns. (bvsalud.org)
  • Another way to describe the above forms of obesity is that, gynecoid obesity has adipose distribution below the waist whiles android obesity has adipose distribution above the waist level. (slideshare.net)
  • Android fat distribution describes the distribution of human adipose tissue mainly around the trunk and upper body, in areas such as the abdomen, chest, shoulder and nape of the neck. (wikipedia.org)
  • The presence of fat in the trunk and upper body in males is facilitated by testosterone. (wikipedia.org)
  • Android obesity is often referred to as the "apple" shape since the increased fat is in the trunk. (cdc.gov)
  • Analysis of the whole body scans provides soft tissue measurements for the android and gynoid areas of the trunk and android/gynoid ratios. (cdc.gov)
  • DEXA Scan gives values for percent fat, percent lean & regional values of the entire body, and separating the arms, legs, trunk, & android/gynoid regions along with reference graphs. (bonewellness.com)
  • Regional body fat in the trunk, legs, and gynoid region increased by 18%, 27.4%, and 27.2%, respectively after 6 months of CHT. (e-jbm.org)
  • Methods: This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial in which 41 adult women with excess body fat (mean ± SD 27.0 ± 0.9 year old, 46.8 ± 0.6% of total body fat) received daily high-fat breakfasts containing 25 mL of soybean oil (control group, n = 20) or EVOO (EVOO group, n = 21) during nine consecutive weeks. (researchgate.net)
  • The excess fat in the body also leads to fat being stored in the muscles. (drbazire.uk)
  • This inflammation is considered to be the link between excess body fat and chronic diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. (drbazire.uk)
  • See my article on chronic diseases associated with excess body fat here . (drbazire.uk)
  • Even in this BMI, some people do have excess body fat which is stored around the waist. (magnacode.co.in)
  • Excess abdominal fat can be a health hazard. (gurze.com)
  • This study had two main objectives: To examine the association between body fat distribution and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and liver fat content, and to determine whether the relationship between NAFLD and regional body fat distribution, with respect to liver fat content in youths with excess adiposity, is independent of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and a healthy diet. (unavarra.es)
  • Weight is the result of a balance between energy consumption (basal metabolic rate and physical activity) and dietary energy intake, so a decrease in consumption inevitably leads to weight gain and the build-up of excess fat. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • Under a simple local anaesthetic or under a general anaesthetic, depending on the size of the fat layer under the skin, excess fat is removed with cannulas. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that can have a negative effect on health. (slideshare.net)
  • So how do you lose excess body fat and improve your shape? (breathinglabs.com)
  • Meanwhile, it will increase muscle strength and can burn off excess body fat. (breathinglabs.com)
  • Android body fat distribution is related to high cardiovascular disease and mortality rate. (wikipedia.org)
  • Blood pressure is also higher in those with android obesity which leads to cardiovascular disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Purpose: Despite the fact that extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is widely used in obese individuals to treat cardiovascular diseases, the role of EVOO on weight/fat reduction remains unclear. (researchgate.net)
  • and to study the association between abdominal fat distribution and other health conditions and risk factors, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and activity and dietary patterns. (cdc.gov)
  • 25% body fat in men) may foretell the presence of metabolic disorders, or downstream precipitation of incident diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other inflammatory-driven conditions. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • However, little is known regarding whether sarcopenic obesity determined using whole body DXA could predict incident cardiovascular disease (CVD). (biomedcentral.com)
  • People with android obesity have higher hematocrit and red blood cell count and higher blood viscosity than people with gynoid obesity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Gynoid obesity is referred to as the "pear" shape with increased fat in the hip and thigh areas. (cdc.gov)
  • Differences in body fat distribution are found to be associated with high blood pressure, high triglyceride, lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and high fasting and post-oral glucose insulin levels The android, or male pattern, fat distribution has been associated with a higher incidence of coronary artery disease, in addition to an increase in resistance to insulin in both obese children and adolescents. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, at basal insulin levels the fatty acids released from splanchnic represent a smaller proportion vs. leg fat, but a much larger proportion with increasing insulin levels. (blogspot.com)
  • It is stored in different depots to gynoid fat. (wikipedia.org)
  • WL achieved via a hypocaloric, nutritionally complete, higher protein meal plan is effective in reducing body fat in the android, gynoid, and visceral depots, which relate to cardiometabolic improvements. (karger.com)
  • Body surface measures such as waist circumference do not distinguish between the various adipose tissue depots, which are known to have differences in biologic function. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen can precisely quantify the size of individual abdominal fat tissue depots. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • On the simplest level, this demonstrates that insulin doesn't behave in the same manner in different fat depots. (blogspot.com)
  • Hormonal disorders or fluctuations can lead to the formation of a lot of visceral fat and a protruding abdomen. (wikipedia.org)
  • After the menopause, women also become more prone to storing fat in the abdomen. (drbazire.uk)
  • When fat is stored in the abdomen of overweight people, it is called android obesity. (gurze.com)
  • Obesity is said to be android when fat accumulates in the upper part of the body and the abdomen. (gurze.com)
  • Ann Masumi, a Japanese vocal trainer, created a breathing slimming method that makes it easier to burn fat and that is incredibly effective for toning the abdomen and lower body. (breathinglabs.com)
  • Kazuyo Mori, a Japanese yogi, created this three-week aerobic exercise to tighten the upper arms, abdomen, waist, and hips and create a tighter body shape. (breathinglabs.com)
  • 50% of the variance in abdominal fat mass observed in humans is due to genetic factors The cellular characteristics of adipose tissue in android and [gynoid] obese women are different. (wikipedia.org)
  • In conclusion, using DXA-measured abdominal fat, particularly VAT accumulation, is clinically more important than using %BF when assessing metabolic syndrome in those with normal BMI. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • The study aimed to determine the association between fat distribution in different body areas and the odds of older adults developing DS, as there is still uncertainty about the accumulation of fat in which area is most closely linked to the condition. (bvsalud.org)
  • Android obesity is characterized by the accumulation of fat in the abdominal area, resulting in an "apple-shaped" body. (medicoverhospitals.in)
  • This decrease in enzymatic activity during menopause leads to an accumulation of fat in the adipocytes (fat-storing cells) of the abdominal wall. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • Over nutrition: it is a form of malnutrition (imbalance nutrition) arising excessive intake of nutrient leading to accumulation of body fats that impairs health. (slideshare.net)
  • 35.0-40.0 kg/m2 obesity is further evaluated using the waist line, the accumulation of fat around the waist. (slideshare.net)
  • Whether it is the peel of green mandarin orange or Pu'er tea, it can speed up the decomposition and metabolism of fat in the human body, and can reduce the accumulation of fat in the human body. (lempharma.net)
  • Alpha-receptors are predominately in the lower body thus more abundant in gynoid patterns and Beta-receptors are predominantly in the upper body and so more abundant in android patterns. (wikipedia.org)
  • Different growth patterns and body compositions in these groups must be considered when interpreting BMI results. (foodfacts.in)
  • Lync makes communicating easier with a consistent and familiar experience available on Windows PCs, Windows Phone, iOS, and Android smartphones. (random-access.net)
  • It has the Recent studies in children showed that a ability to act as a surrogate for abdominal greater deposition of central fat correlates fat [ 9 ]. (who.int)
  • For both sexes a highly positive correlation was found between waist circumference and BMI, percentage of body fat, subscapular and suprailiac skinfold thicknesses, and the sum of skinfold measures. (who.int)
  • Sixty women with a mean age of 24.6±4.7 years were evaluated during their premenstrual (between days 21 and 28) and menstrual period (between days 1 and 3), and the collected data included body mass, height, biotype (body-fat distribution), face, breast, limb-circumference measurements, and limb-volume estimate, and an adapted version of the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool was used. (dovepress.com)
  • This form of fat is less metabolically active than visceral fat and is typically associated with a "pear-shaped" body. (medicoverhospitals.in)
  • CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that a higher body FM, particularly in the android region, is associated with higher odds of having hypertension in older adults. (bvsalud.org)
  • The DEXA Body Composition Scan is considered one of the most accurate and reliable methods of body composition analysis, with minimal radiation exposure and no discomfort to the patient. (bonewellness.com)
  • DEXA scans are highly accurate & precise methods to measure body composition. (bonewellness.com)
  • Kentucky, West Virginia, Nebraska, United States- 14-March-2022/ ( About kim kardashian ) Most of individuals do not obtain the best idea on just how to decrease their body weight though there are numerous methods front of them. (cbdgummies.co.in)
  • Japanese experts on dieting and fitness recommend three kinds of fat-loss methods that may help you. (breathinglabs.com)
  • The DEXA Body Composition Scan can also provide important information about body fat, which is crucial to prevent obesity-related issues and reduce the risks of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and cancer. (bonewellness.com)
  • Although it is frequently assessed using BMI, many epidemiological studies have shown links between body fat distribution and obesity-related outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • While it may be less strongly associated with certain health risks compared to android obesity, it can still contribute to obesity-related health issues. (medicoverhospitals.in)
  • Whether improvements in cardiometabolic health following weight loss (WL) are associated with changes in regional body fat distribution (gluteal vs. -android) is not well documented. (karger.com)
  • Patients who have bariatric surgery lose more body weight compared to patients receiving nonsurgical treatment. (adam.com)
  • In a normal-weight person, the amount of fat reaching the liver at any one moment is perfectly within the liver's metabolic capacity, and no adverse effects are produced. (drbazire.uk)
  • Dietary fat and fructose, which do not increase insulin secretion, lead to reduced leptin production, suggesting a mechanism for high-fat/high-sugar diets to increase energy intake and weight gain. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • The scan can also be used to monitor changes in body composition over time, making it an excellent tool for tracking progress toward weight loss or fitness goals. (bonewellness.com)
  • This may indicate insufficient body weight, which can lead to various health issues such as nutrient deficiencies and a weakened immune system. (foodfacts.in)
  • Individuals in this range usually have a balanced body weight concerning their height. (foodfacts.in)
  • Some people believe that exercise is the very best method to make their body slim however on the various other hand, a group of individuals think that supplements are the ideal procedure to shed their body weight. (cbdgummies.co.in)
  • According to marketing research, just the best supplement like Kim Kardashian Weight Loss Diet Pills can lower your body weight within a brief time. (cbdgummies.co.in)
  • The BMI is calculated as body weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters (kg/m2). (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • Obesity is a complex disorder containing an unhealthy quantity of weight in the body. (medicoverhospitals.in)
  • Body Fat Distribution Factors Source: Flickr Most men and women put on weight differently. (tech-scope.com)
  • The facts clearly indicate that hormonal fluctuations have a non-negligible influence on weight gain, especially through the decrease in basal metabolic rate (calories needed for the organism to function and maintain body temperature at 37 degrees). (magazine50plus.ch)
  • It is defined as an overabundance of body fat, resulting in body weight 20%-30% over the average weight for the person's age, height, sex and body frame. (slideshare.net)
  • The body weight is generally classified according to the body mass index (BMI). (slideshare.net)
  • Usually, people can reduce fat and lose weight after brewing and drinking, and prevent obesity. (lempharma.net)
  • The efficacy and function of green orange, the efficacy and function of raw and sun-dried small green orange The efficacy and functions of green mandarin include reducing fat and losing weight, detoxifying and beautifying, protecting the liver and stomach, strengthening the body, cleaning the mouth, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, and relieving alcohol. (lempharma.net)
  • 3. Efficacy and function of tangerines for fat reduction and weight loss citrus contains lipase, which can decompose body fat, excrete fat and toxins in the body, regulate metabolism, and play a role The role of weight loss and beauty. (lempharma.net)
  • Reduce fat and lose weight, detoxify and beautify. (lempharma.net)
  • I've shared how my weight distribution has changed considerably since first doing Atkins now almost 14 years ago. (blogspot.com)
  • It is well known that visceral fat is preferentially lost first when we lose weight, which is probably why so many health benefits can be attributed to a loss of a rather modest 5-10% of weight even in the "morbidly" obese. (blogspot.com)
  • The ac- and is the best indicator of changes in the intra- cumulation of both types of fat is affected abdominal fat during weight loss [ 8 ]. (who.int)
  • Studies have linked low-fat diets to weight reduction and decrease dangers of coronary heart disease and diabetes. (f1000scientist.com)
  • When paired with a wholesome diet, Informasi Terkini train will boost weight loss and tone the body. (f1000scientist.com)
  • Low-fats dairy merchandise are preferable to full-fats merchandise if weight reduction or weight maintenance is your objective. (f1000scientist.com)
  • For me, if I bet $100 a month and lose 10% of my body weight within 9 months, I would get $1,000 ($100 prize plus my $900 back). (mymoneyblog.com)
  • The new Jackpot Team Challenge is a competition between teams of 5-9 people to lose 6% of their body weight. (mymoneyblog.com)
  • Your goal is either to lose 4% of your body weight in 4 weeks, or 10% in 6 months. (mymoneyblog.com)
  • Calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m 2 ), BMI corrects for body size and can be readily and reliably quantified in clinical settings. (medscape.com)
  • Visceral obesity is often characterized by a "beer belly" or "apple-shaped" body. (medicoverhospitals.in)
  • It doesn't escape me that the observations in this study seemingly counter the various low carb belly fat plans. (blogspot.com)
  • It might keep up the procedure of ketosis as well as concern thaw the fat deposited in the body. (cbdgummies.co.in)
  • Ketosis is the process of using fat for energy. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This provokes inflammation and resistance to the effects of insulin, a hormone important in fat and sugar storage and metabolism. (drbazire.uk)
  • The amount of fat in your body as well as where it is located can affect your metabolism. (gurze.com)
  • Since carnitine is involved in fat metabolism, attention is being paid to its possible role in NIDDM. (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • Wada says, "If you stick to it for even three minutes a day, you will feel your body heat up from inside out, and your metabolism will improve. (breathinglabs.com)
  • There are differences in android and gynoid fat distribution among individuals, which relates to various health issues among individuals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Objective: To examine differences in body size, composition and distribution of body fat among Hispanic, White and Asian adolescents in the USA. (usda.gov)
  • These ethnic differences in fat distribution may partially explain ethnic differences in risk for chronic diseases. (usda.gov)
  • Are unilateral and bilateral patellar tendinopathy distinguished by differences in anthropometry, body composition, or muscle strength in elite female basketball players? (bmj.com)
  • When a person consumes more calories than the energy they use, the body stores the extra calories in fat cells (adipocytes or lipocytes). (adam.com)
  • Using pharmacologic testosterone, bone density in trans men remains mostly unchanged, although androgens have indirect effects on bone health via fat and lean mass changes. (e-jbm.org)
  • In white adipose tissue (fat cells), there is a moderate, but continuous increase in the release of a "cocktail" of inflammatory factors that are systemically dumped, including TNF-α, and IL-6 cytokines. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • When fat stores increase, the adipose tissue can accommodate the extra fat by increasing the number of fat cells or by increasing their size. (drbazire.uk)
  • This was to assess systemic (whole body), leg and visceral (splanchnic) rates of appearance of FFA's (release from adipose tissue). (blogspot.com)
  • You may also hear the term ectopic fat, which is when fat "overflows" into other tissues, such as the liver, pancreas and muscles. (drbazire.uk)
  • Ectopic fat alters organ function and can provoke chronic disease. (drbazire.uk)
  • In a study of 8430 men and 7034 women affected by obesity, it was shown that people with ectopic fat obesity are in the greatest risk of NIDDM [5]. (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • The Asian girls also had more lean mass and less fat than their corresponding Hispanic and white class mates. (usda.gov)
  • Conclusion: Asian adolescents have less total body fat than Hispanics or Whites, although they have more lean mass and longer trunks and carry the body fat in the android region. (usda.gov)
  • DEXA Scan is the gold standard to measure Body Fat, Lean Muscle Mass & Bone Mineral Content. (bonewellness.com)
  • Get a complete picture from the inside & monitor your numbers to see if you are on the right track, losing body fat and enhancing lean muscle mass. (bonewellness.com)
  • DEXA Scan provides a Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) based on the body's total amount of lean and fat tissues. (bonewellness.com)
  • Fat mass, lean body mass (LBM), and BMD were measured by DXA and handgrip strength was measured by hand-dynamometer. (e-jbm.org)
  • As per Ayurveda obese (sthula), lean (krisha) and medium (madhyama) are the three types of body frames. (carakasamhitaonline.com)
  • There are three basic items the DXA evaluates: bone density, fat and lean mass. (amysavagianmd.com)
  • Lean mass is everything that is not fat. (amysavagianmd.com)
  • The main reasons for completed, but invalid, whole body scans were implants, excessive X-ray "noise" due to obesity, and jewelry not removed. (cdc.gov)
  • The body uses insulin to help bring glucose, also known as blood sugar, from the blood into the cells for energy. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This pattern may lead to an "apple"-shaped body or central obesity, and is more common in males than in females. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fat starts to accumulate in this region as girls reach puberty, and it typically persists until the menopause. (drbazire.uk)
  • Body contouring surgery and body changes in the menopause are quite common. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • As menopause arrives, a woman's body changes, mostly from a gynoid body shape to an android shape. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • The decline in oestrogen production that accompanies menopause is partly responsible for the change in the figure to an android shape because it reduces the activity of an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • The change in fat distribution as menopause approaches is consequently no longer an unalterable fate. (magazine50plus.ch)
  • Increased visceral fat is associated with increased health risks and thus, when investigating overweight and obesity, it is important to evaluate the distribution of body fat carefully to decide on the most suitable treatment and the urgency of treatment. (drbazire.uk)
  • It is typically classified into different types or categories based on various factors, including the distribution of body fat, its causes, and associated health risks. (medicoverhospitals.in)
  • These clinical observations regarding the detrimental health effects of central or upper body obesity were subsequently reinforced by the results of large prospective epidemiological studies of diabetes incidence, in which fat patterning of subjects was estimated using body surface measurements, specifically waist and hip circumferences and skinfold thicknesses ( 2 - 5 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • You can't tell through scale measurements or by looking in the mirror how much body fat you have. (bonewellness.com)
  • Fat distribution can be influenced by the sex and age of the person with metabolic disorders. (gurze.com)
  • This is fat stored in abnormal sites, within organs such as the liver, pancreas, heart and muscle. (drbazire.uk)
  • These effects may be mediated by AMP kinase-induced fat oxidation, leading to reduced intramyocellular and liver triglyceride content. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • 225 dB/m of liver fat, respectively). (unavarra.es)
  • Additionally, body fat distribution showed a significant association with liver fat content as assessed by CAP in youths with NAFLD independent of CRF and adherence to the Mediterranean diet, supporting the notion that upper body fat distribution might play a pivotal role in the development of NAFLD in adolescents. (unavarra.es)
  • Visceral fat is fat stored deep within the abdominal cavity around internal organs, such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. (medicoverhospitals.in)