Current waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) cutoffs have been identified
from studies of predominantly European-derived populations. However, these cutoffs may …

Obesity is associated with atrial dilation and diastolic dysfunction although the causative
mechanisms are not completely understood. In this study we showed for the first time that …

BACKGROUND: It is essential to identify the best anthropometric index in any population to
predict chronic disease risk. OBJECTIVE: To compare the ability of waist circumference …

Abstract Context and Objective: Obesity is associated with several metabolic abnormalities.
Recent studies suggest that obesity also affects brain function and is a risk factor for some …

Background: Although dietary guidelines recommend increased intake of grain products to
prevent chronic diseases, no epidemiologic data associate whole-grain intake with …

Objective To determine which anthropometric measurement is the most reliable alternative
for fat distribution as measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Design …

ObjectiveTo determine the correlates of central adiposity. DesignPopulation-based cross-
sectional study. SubjectsA total of 926 women (aged 40–60 years) from all districts of …

Objectives: To evaluate body composition, fat distribution, and metabolism at rest and during
exercise in premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal women. Methods: This …

Aim To assess the association between high waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) levels and insulin
resistance (IR) or hyperinsulinemia after oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in a sample of …

Prevalencija prekomjerne tjelesne težine i pretilosti znatno je porasla u svim društvima
diljem svijeta tijekom posljednja tri desetljeća, djelomično i zbog snižavanja ukupne razine …