• Blood work and body composition measurements (as measured by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry scans) were taken at the start of the study and at the end of each diet period. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The primary outcome was change in abdominal fat, assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and cross-sectional computerized tomography scan. (natap.org)
  • Body composition was measured by both dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and bioelectrical impedance (BIA) methods. (frontiersin.org)
  • A study showed that self-reported measurements, as opposed to measurement done by a technician, underestimated waist circumference and this underestimation increased with increased body size. (wikipedia.org)
  • Variables such as posture significantly influence the measurement of the waist, and therefore any measurements for a group need to maintain a constant posture between the subjects. (wikipedia.org)
  • MEASUREMENTS: Height, weight and waist and hip circumferences were obtained by trained interviewers. (gastroportal.ru)
  • Several methods have been utilized in medical practice to measure visceral fat, ranging from imaging techniques to anthropometric measurements. (fromdoctortopatient.com)
  • The key to success with waist measurements is to pick an approach, identify the correct anatomical site, and hit it every time you measure. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • All subjects underwent body weight check, abdominal circumference measurements and visceral fat analysis by CT scan at baseline, weeks 2, 4, and 8. (medcraveonline.com)
  • An analogous approach, normalising body composition measurements for height, BMI, and waist circumference has been used for the 1999-2006 United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 12 . (nature.com)
  • Standardized waist circumfer- loss sustained over repeated treatments and cumulative ence measurements and photographs were taken before and over 4 weeks of eight treatments. (health-articles.net)
  • These imaging modalities allow for precise quantification of visceral fat volume by delineating the adipose tissue within the abdominal cavity. (fromdoctortopatient.com)
  • However, few studies have investigated the correlation of reduction in epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) with improvement of IR index after weight loss in obese non-diabetic men with metabolic syndrome (MetS). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Over the course of 4 to 12 weeks, the adipose tissue volume undergoes significant reduction for enhanced body contouring. (drsebagh.com)
  • A study published in the European Heart Journal in April 2007 showed that waist circumference and waist-hip ratio (defined as waist circumference divided by hip circumference) were predictors of cardiovascular events. (wikipedia.org)
  • Waist-hip ratio is the ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the hips. (wikipedia.org)
  • The association of trunk fat with CVD risk was attenuated but remained significant even after adjusting for waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio. (imsociety.org)
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR) were calculated. (gastroportal.ru)
  • Design and methods: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolling 61 HIV-infected patients with increased waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. (natap.org)
  • In non-HIV-infected patients [6] and among HIV-infected patients with changes in fat distribution [7], increased waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and central fat accumulation is related to increased metabolic risk indices. (natap.org)
  • When I spotted this hot-off-the-press article, ' Whole- and refined-grain intakes are differentially associated with abdominal visceral and subcutaneous adiposity in healthy adults: the Framingham Heart Study, ' KcKeown, NM et al Am J Clin Nutr 2010;92:1165-71 , my interest was piqued. (happyhealthylonglife.com)
  • If you are obese, have metabolic syndrome or are over the age of 50 and have type 2 diabetes your doctor should screen you for NAFLD with liver enzyme tests and / or an ultrasound scan because your risk of developing NASH is that much higher with a faster progression to liver-failure. (lydiaaltini.com)
  • We subjected 117 patients to an Aorta Scan and compared the results to the gold standard (abdominal ultrasound). (springeropen.com)
  • Based on the natural process of coagulative necrosis, the Scizer targets and reduces localized fat deposits and transfers an equal distribution of Macro Focused Scanning Ultrasound (MFSU) into target areas for absolute and effective body contouring. (drsebagh.com)
  • The SCIZERSONIC procedure is powered by the technology and mechanism of Micro Focused Scanning Ultrasound (MFSU). (drsebagh.com)
  • It is well established that abdominal adiposity is a strong predictor of morbidity and mortality independent of BMI ( 1 , 2 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • An important related aspect is that, during the menopausal transition, women develop increased adiposity mainly at the waist. (imsociety.org)
  • If you find yourself carrying extra weight around your belly you will very likely be carrying fat within your abdominal cavity (known as visceral fat) and possibly within the liver itself. (lydiaaltini.com)
  • Belly fat-also known as visceral fat-is stored below the abdominal muscles and surrounds the internal organs of the body, including the liver, pancreas, and heart. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • However, the waist region remains a highly important measurement and anthropometric landmark in garment construction. (wikipedia.org)
  • Another widely employed technique is waist circumference measurement. (fromdoctortopatient.com)
  • Waist circumference is an easily accessible anthropometric measurement conducted at the level of the umbilicus. (fromdoctortopatient.com)
  • Through various measurement techniques such as CT/MRI scans, DXA, waist circumference, and bioelectrical impedance devices, healthcare professionals can accurately quantify visceral fat, aiding in clinical assessments and the monitoring of therapeutic interventions. (fromdoctortopatient.com)
  • Australian and European Guidelines) The lower your waist measurement the better. (lydiaaltini.com)
  • Instead, visceral fat can be assessed by clinic-based measures such as MRI, CT scan, or DEXA, or the inexpensive and accessible waist circumference measurement. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Using the latter approach allows consideration of any measurement effect and would yield a more valid measure of the efficacy of such interventions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Adding 20 minutes per day of cardiovascular exercise resulted in a .33 cm reduction in waist circumference. (drtomhalton.com)
  • In this investigation, resistance training resulted in twice the reduction in waist circumference over 12 years when compared to cardiovascular exercise. (drtomhalton.com)
  • 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)
  • If these two risk factors have a synergistic relationship, rigorous lifestyle modification may contribute to greater reduction in cardiovascular burden than previously expected. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To examine the interrelationship between reduction in sympathetic tone and concurrent changes in anthropometric, metabolic and cardiovascular parameters. (andeal.org)
  • Aetna considers up to a combined limit of 26 individual or group visits by any recognized provider per 12-month period as medically necessary for weight reduction counseling in adults who are obese (as defined by BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m 2 Footnotes ** ). (aetna.com)
  • Aetna considers the FDA-cleared weight reduction device, Plenity (Gelesis, Inc.), as medically necessary to aid in weight management in overweight and obese adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25-40 kg/m 2 , when used in conjunction with diet and exercise. (aetna.com)
  • Measures of inflammation were associated with progression of CAC in a population of adults with and without type 1 diabetes. (silverchair.com)
  • A two-part pilot study was undertaken to determine ashitaba's effect on body weight, waist circumference visceral fat in overweight adults. (medcraveonline.com)
  • After a daily dosage of 3,000 mg in adults for 12 weeks, several individuals experienced abdominal discomfort including diarrhoea or constipation. (nupodiet.com)
  • If you want to figure out whether you are losing muscle, you would need to use DEXA scans , full body BIA, or hydrostatic weighing, all of which are expensive and hard to come by. (fitnessvolt.com)
  • However, neither serum sex steroids nor lipid levels were measured in these studies. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Recently, a study that investigated a cohort of 117 men showed that raising serum testosterone concentrations to normal levels by treatment with parenteral testosterone for 1 year improved the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), as well as weight, body mass index (BMI), waist size, and lipid profiles [ 26 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Methods 20 patients with recurrent or metastatic inoperable abdominal or pelvic cancers (23 sites) were treated with single-fraction ECRS using a Varian linear accelerator between 08/2006 and 02/2008. (emory.edu)
  • The following methods were performed: Two-way repeated measures ANOVA to compare baseline and post-test data. (andeal.org)
  • Visceral fat hides behind the abdominal muscles, deep in the belly, wrapping itself around vital organs. (yahoo.com)
  • Insulin sensitivity (Si), and beta-cell dysfunction, measured by insulin secretion (AIRg) and the disposition index (DI), were determined by frequently sampled intravenous glucose tolerance test. (emory.edu)
  • Objective: To investigate the effects of TH9507, a novel growth hormone releasing factor, on abdominal fat accumulation, metabolic and safety parameters in HIV-infected patients with central fat accumulation. (natap.org)
  • Subjects could not be on a weight reduction and is now being rigorously evaluated for its effectiveness regimen, and they were asked not to change their diet or in reducing areas of local fat accumulation for cosmetic exercise habits during the trial. (health-articles.net)
  • Cardiorespiratory fitness is a measure of how well the heart, lungs, and muscles work together during physical activity, and it is often assessed by measuring maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max). (humanos.me)
  • Associations of sex steroids and their binding proteins with body shape are unclear, because waist and hip circumference are correlated strongly with body size. (nature.com)
  • Jewellery, such as a belly chain, may be worn around either the clothing or anatomical waist. (wikipedia.org)
  • Teaching parents healthy lifestyle skills can lead to a sustained weight reduction in moderately obese children, including those in ethnically diverse populations. (adam.com)
  • If the thought of putting on a bikini is filling you with dread, here are a few simple ways to lose belly fat fast and drop a waist size. (bodylipolincoln.co.uk)
  • Although starting a walking program may lead to a small reduction in belly fat, sprint interval training is significantly more effective because it leads to changes in how the body uses energy, jacking up your afterburn so the body burns calories at an accelerated rate during the 24-hour recovery period. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Just as specific types of training are more effective for burning belly fat, certain foods and macronutrient profiles are better for shrinking your abdominal area. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • Efficacy and safety biomarkers were measured before and after intervention. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As such, waist circumference serves as a simple, inexpensive, and widely applicable tool in clinical practice for screening individuals at risk of increased visceral fat deposition and related metabolic disorders. (fromdoctortopatient.com)
  • This study shows that serum estradiol is correlated with BMI and other fat-distribution measures in postmenopausal endometrial cancer patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • They found that fermented dairy products consumers had lower abdominal fat mass and larger bone size at the start of the study. (humanos.me)
  • This study examined 829 teenagers and used wrist actigraphy to measure sleep duration, efficiency, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for over five days, recording for more than ten hours per day. (humanos.me)
  • 74,341 women from The Nurses' Health Study and 43,744 men from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study had their whole grain consumption measured repeatedly and were followed for 24 years. (drtomhalton.com)
  • Waist circumference and physical activity were measured in 10,500 men from the Health Professional Follow-up Study in 1996 and 2008. (drtomhalton.com)
  • The goal was to see which activities caused the greatest reduction in abdominal fat over the 12 year study period. (drtomhalton.com)
  • In one study , scientists assessed the effect of drinking water by measuring subjects' oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide production in a respiratory chamber. (remediesforme.com)
  • In this study, we evaluate the Aorta Scan (Verathon, Amsterdam, Netherlands), a cost-effective and easy-to-use screening device based on bladder scan technology, which enables untrained personnel to screen for AAA. (springeropen.com)
  • Waist-hip ratios of 0.7 for women and 0.9 for men have been shown to correlate strongly with general health and fertility[citation needed]. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hospital confinement is considered not medically necessary for a weight reduction program. (aetna.com)
  • We prospectively enrolled 32 non-diabetic men with MetS for a 3-month weight reduction program mainly by diet control and exercise. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The researchers used scans to measure the bone mineral density and microstructure of the women's bones. (humanos.me)
  • They found that consumption of fermented dairy products, such as yogurt, was associated wth a reduction in age-related cortical bone loss. (humanos.me)
  • The U.S. National Institute of Health recommends measuring waist circumference at the top of the iliac crest (hip bone). (poliquinperformance.com)
  • There were no significant differences between groups in primary endpoints or safety measures. (medcraveonline.com)
  • The findings are also the first of their kind to show benefits of eating almonds in reducing abdominal and leg fat. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • These findings were further confirmed by the findings for body composition measured by the BIA method. (frontiersin.org)
  • Serum omega-3 fatty acid levels were measured with the gas chromatography method. (frontiersin.org)
  • There was a significant reduction of the visceral fat area and body weight in the treatment group at 8weeks compared to baseline particularly in those with the highest amount of visceral fat. (medcraveonline.com)
  • Multi-faceted Evaluations Following Weight Reduction in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome NCT01065753 on Feb 8, 2010). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Subjects were asked not to waist gave clinically and statistically significant cosmetic change their diet or exercise habits. (health-articles.net)
  • The Scizer is a non-invasive body contouring device that achieves absolute size reduction for patients. (drsebagh.com)
  • Recently, Ross and Katzmarzyk ( 7 ) reported that for a given BMI, individuals with high CRF had lower abdominal skinfold thickness and waist circumference compared with individuals with lower CRF, independent of sex. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • In a somewhat surprising finding, resistance training had the strongest association with lower abdominal fat. (drtomhalton.com)
  • The World Health Organization guidelines, which are used for much of the world outside the U.S., recommends measuring midway between the lower rib and the iliac crest. (poliquinperformance.com)
  • For the metabolic syndrome in which multiple mild abnormalities in lipids, waist size (abdominal circumference), blood pressure, and blood sugar increase the risk of CHD, the designated HDL cholesterol levels that contribute to the syndrome are sex-specific. (medscape.com)
  • 14 patients had received prior abdominal or pelvic external beam radiation. (emory.edu)
  • WebIt is common for a twin pregnancy to undergo spontaneous reduction in the first trimester. (jaaski.ru)
  • Strictly, the waist circumference is measured at a level midway between the lowest palpable rib and the iliac crest, respectively typically 60% and 64% of total height. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although the prevalence of smoking in the Western world has progressively declined over the past forty years - due largely to effective and comprehensive tobacco control measures - tobacco consumption remains high in many countries across Asia where about 40-70% of men smoke [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • According to the ATP III executive summary, "After the LDL goal has been reached, emphasis shifts to weight reduction and increased physical activity (when the metabolic syndrome is present). (medscape.com)
  • Liposuction is most commonly known as an invasive fat reduction procedure that triggers rapid changes to a patient's body contour. (drsebagh.com)