Why the study?
Does a higher proportion of visceral fat increase the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in obese children and adolescents?
Does a higher proportion of visceral fat increase the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in obese children and adolescents?
In obese adolescents, a higher proportion of visceral fat is strongly associated with hepatic steatosis, insulin resistance, and an increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
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Visceral fat proportion may flag higher-risk obese youth; leaves open causal role and need for prospective intervention trials.
Cali et al. (2009) studied this question.
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