Familial resemblance for abdominal visceral fat : the HERITAGE family study

Abdominal visceral fat (AVF) is considered a risk factor for diabetes, atherogenic lipid profiles and hypertension. However, little is known about the genetic contribution to AVF as compared to total body fat. AVF was assessed by computerized tomography, and total body fat (fat mass) was assessed by...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International Journal of Obesity 1997-11, Vol.21 (11), p.1024-1031
Hauptverfasser:	RICE, T, DESPRES, J. P, BOUCHARD, C, DAW, E. W, GAGNON, J, BORECKI, I, PERUSSE, L, LEON, A. S, SKINNERS, J. S, WILMORE, J. H, RAO, D. C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Adipose Tissue Adolescent Adult Age Factors Biological and medical sciences Body Constitution Female Humans Male Medical sciences Metabolic diseases Middle Aged Obesity Obesity - genetics Sex Factors Viscera
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