Cut-Off Values of Visceral Adiposity to Predict NAFLD in Brazilian Obese Adolescents

Objectives. The present study aimed at determining cut-off points of visceral fat to predict NAFLD and analyzed metabolic disorders of obese adolescents. Methods. Cross-sectional study involved 165 obese adolescents ranged in age from 15 to 19 years. Glycemia, hepatic transaminases, lipid profile,...

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Main Authors: Ana Paula Grotti Clemente, Bárbara Dal Molin Netto, Aline di Piano Ganen, Lian Tock, Danielle Arisa Caranti, Marco Túlio de Mello, Sergio Tufik, Ana R. Dâmaso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/724781
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