Total and intra-abdominal fat measurements by ultrasound and computerized tomography.

摘要: Computerized tomography, a method of proven reliability for direct measurement both total and visceral body fat, is not widely usable alternative means assessing fat are required. Several anthropometric parameters, including ultrasound measurements intra-abdominal subcutaneous were considered in 119 females (age 15-72 years, mass index 24-51 kg/m2). tomography was also performed areas at the L4-L5 level. Reliability each these predicting assessed. Tertiles area calculated ( 170 cm2). Only able to distinguish between all three VAT groups (16 +/- 10, 32 13, 50 22 mm); neither sagittal diameter nor waist/hip girth ratio two > 114 cm2 groups. Predictive equations adipose tissue confirmed weight/height as best predictor fat. Ultrasound thickness 1 degree variable enter stepwise regression predictive area. The 2 degrees age, 3 diameter, 4 5 abdominal (adjusted r2 = 0.784; P < 0.001).