Changes in measurements of body fat distribution accompanying weight change.

摘要: The waist-to-hip circumference ratio (WHR), as an indicator of body fat distribution is related to several clinical diseases. Whether one can reduce this with weight loss still unconfirmed and may differ between sexes. degree which WHR changes gain also unclear. Changes in waist hip circumferences accompanying over 5 years were examined 3,753 black white men women initially ages 18-30. Those who gained increased their most cases those whose remained stable WHR. the had greatest increases Men greater per kg than women. In general, was accompanied by a decrease However, initial below median, associated increase Smokers males losses up 4.9 kg.