scholarly journals Ethnic differences in body fat distribution among Asian pre-pubertal children: A cross-sectional multicenter study

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailing Liu ◽  
Nuala M Byrne ◽  
Masaharu Kagawa ◽  
Guansheng Ma ◽  
Kallaya Kijboonchoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
Body Fat Distribution ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Relationship between fat distribution ratio and blood pressure in obese adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 274
Author(s):  
Henny Marina ◽  
Dany Hilmanto ◽  
Julistio Tb Djais
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
Body Fat Distribution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obese Adolescent ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio ◽  
Obese Adolescents ◽  
Central Fat

Background The incidence of obesity in big cities increasessignificantly. The association between obesity and increased riskof cardiovascular disease and hypertension in adults has beenknown but less information is available in adolescents. Similarly,the relationship between body-fat distribution and cardiovasculardiseases in adolescents is less clear tha that in adults.Objective This study aimed to determine the association betweenbody fat distribution and increased blood pressure in obeseadolescents in Bandung.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from June toAugust 2006. Subjects were students aged 15-18 years at highschools in Bandung with body mass index (BMI) measured usingCDC chart 2000 (> P95) and increased blood pressure (> P90)depended on age and gender according to National High BloodPressure Education Program Working Group on High BloodPressure in Children and Adolescents 2004. Waist-to-hip ratio(central fat), and subscapula skinfold-to-triceps skinfold ratio(peripheral fat) were used to measure fat distribution. Correlationbetween body fat distribution and blood pressure was analyzedusing Pearson correlation statistical test.Results Out of 3170 adolescents examined, 34 obese adolescentgirls and 43 obese adolescent boys had increased blood pressure.Correlation between waist-to-hip ratio and systole blood pressurein boys showed by r=0.495; P=0.003 and girls showed r=0.494;P=O.OOl. Correlation between subscapula skinfold-to-tricepsskinfold ratio in boys showed r=0.289; P=0.097 and girls showedby r=0.248; P=0.109.Conclusion Central fat is moderately correlated with increasedblood pressure in obese adolescents.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional versus Prospective Associations of Sleep Duration with Changes in Relative Weight and Body Fat Distribution

2007 ◽  
Vol 167 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saverio Stranges ◽  
Francesco P. Cappuccio ◽  
Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala ◽  
Michelle A. Miller ◽  
Frances M. Taggart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
Body Fat Distribution ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Changes in total and central adiposity and body fat distribution among 7–10-year-old schoolchildren in Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 2105-2114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Biazzi Leal ◽  
Maria Alice Altenburg de Assis ◽  
David Alejandro González-Chica ◽  
Filipe Ferreira da Costa ◽  
Dalton Francisco de Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
Body Fat Distribution ◽  
Central Adiposity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Skinfold Measurements ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Relative Change

AbstractObjectiveTo describe changes in total and central adiposity and body fat distribution in children over a 5-year period by investigating variations in BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and skinfold thicknesses (SFT).DesignA school-based sample of children from 2nd to 5th grades of elementary schools participated in two cross-sectional studies in 2002 (n 2936) and 2007 (n 1232).SettingPublic and private schools of Florianopolis, Brazil.SubjectsSchoolchildren aged 7–10 years had their weight, height, WC and SFT measured according to standard procedures. Body fat distribution was assessed by triceps, subscapular, suprailiac and medial calf skinfold measurements. Changes in BMI, WC, WHtR and SFT were analysed, adjusting for type of school and monthly family income.ResultsAdjusted mean differences between 2002 and 2007 for BMI and WC were always positive and of similar magnitude between boys and girls. However, a statistically significant increase was observed only for BMI (raw and Z-score values) in boys. WHtR remained stable in both sexes. Adjusted median values for SFT also increased in boys and girls, except for triceps skinfold. BMI, WC and SFT tended to increase across age classes in both sexes. The relative change observed for the median central skinfolds (subscapular and suprailiac) was greater than that of peripheral skinfolds (triceps and medial calf).ConclusionsThe subcutaneous adipose tissue (SFT) appeared to increase at a faster rate than total adiposity (BMI). The increase in central SFT indicates that the relative change is due primarily to a rise in central adiposity.

scholarly journals Obesity and Body Fat Distribution: Ethnic Differences and the Role of Socio-Economic Status

Obesity Facts ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne K. Ujcic-Voortman ◽  
Griët Bos ◽  
Caroline A. Baan ◽  
Arnoud P. Verhoeff ◽  
Jacob C. Seidell
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
Body Fat Distribution ◽  
Socio Economic Status

scholarly journals Mediation role of body fat distribution (FD) on the relationship between CAV1 rs3807992 polymorphism and metabolic syndrome in overweight and obese women

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faezeh Abaj ◽  
Said Abdul Ghafour Saeedy ◽  
Khadijeh Mirzaei
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
Body Fat Distribution ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality in almost all chronic diseases. The most frequent methods for the calculation of a continuous MetS (cMetS) score have used the standardized residuals in linear regression (z-score). Recently, emerging data suggest that one of the main genetic targets is the CAV1, which plays a crucial role in regulating body fat distribution. This study is designed to investigate the relationship between CAV1 rs3807992 genotypes and cMetS, and to determine whether body fat distribution plays a mediating role in this regard. Methods The current cross-sectional study was conducted on 386 overweight and obese females. The CAV1 rs3807992 and body composition were measured by the PCR–RFLP method and bioelectrical impedance analysis, respectively. Serum profile of HDL-C, TGs, FPG, and Insulin were measured by standard protocols. Results GG allele carriers had significantly lowered Z-MAP (p = 0.02), total cMetS (p = 0.03) and higher Z-HDL (p = 0.001) compared with (A) allele carriers. There was a significant specific indirect effect (standardized coefficient = 0.19; 95% CI 0.01–0.4) of Visceral fat level (VFL). Although, total body fat was significantly associated with CAV1 rs3807992 and cMetS, the specific indirect effect was not significant (standardized coefficient = 0.21; 95% CI − 0.006, 0.44). VFL contributed to significant indirect effects of 35% on the relationship between CAV1 and cMetS. Conclusion Higher visceral adipose tissue may affect the relationship between CAV1 and cMetS. Although CAV1 rs3807992 is linked to VFL in our study, the influence of this polymorphism on MetS is not via total fat.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Association between Physical Activity and Visceral Adipose Tissue Accumulation in a Multiethnic Cohort

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris A. Lesser ◽  
Ann C. Yew ◽  
Dawn C. Mackey ◽  
Scott A. Lear
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
South Asians ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
Body Fat Distribution ◽  
Asian Origin ◽  
European Origin ◽  
South Asian Origin

Higher levels of VAT at the same body size and lower levels of physical activity (PA) have been reported in persons of Chinese and South Asian origin compared to European origin. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that higher levels of VAT in persons of Chinese and South Asian origin versus European origin are associated with lower levels of PA. Chinese, European, and South Asian participants were assessed for sociodemographics, obesity-related measures, anthropometrics, and PA. Bivariate correlations, analysis of covariance, and regression models were used to explore ethnic differences in PA and the role of PA in explaining obesity-related measures. We observed ethnic differences in both body fat distribution and PA. Chinese and South Asians had higher amounts of VAT at a given BMI but lower amounts of moderate PA, vigorous PA, and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). Furthermore, we found ethnic-specific differences in the associations between body fat distribution and PA with only Europeans showing a consistent negative relationship between body fat distribution and PA. When ethnic differences in PA were taken into account, there were no longer any differences in VAT between the Chinese and European groups, while VAT remained higher in South Asians than Europeans.

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