Body Composition in the General Population: Whole-body MRI–derived Reference Curves from Over 66 000 Individuals

Key Points

• The study aims to establish whole-body MRI-derived reference curves for body composition in a large general population sample.
• Population-based analysis of over 66,000 individuals
• Utilized whole-body MRI for body composition measurements
• Analysis included various body composition metrics and health outcomes
• Identified reference curves for body fat distribution and muscle mass
• Findings suggest significant implications for obesity and metabolic health assessment
• Demonstrated the utility of whole-body MRI in large population studies