Evolving perspectives on evaluating obesity: from traditional methods to cutting-edge techniques
Objective: This review examines the evolution of obesity evaluation methods, from traditional anthropometric indices to advanced imaging techniques, focusing on their clinical utility, limitations, and potential for personalized assessment of visceral adiposity and associated metabolic risks.Methods...
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| description | Objective: This review examines the evolution of obesity evaluation methods, from traditional anthropometric indices to advanced imaging techniques, focusing on their clinical utility, limitations, and potential for personalized assessment of visceral adiposity and associated metabolic risks.Methods: A comprehensive analysis of existing literature was conducted, encompassing anthropometric indices (BMI, WC, WHR, WHtR, NC), lipid-related metrics (LAP, VAI, CVAI, mBMI), and imaging technologies (3D scanning, BIA, ultrasound, DXA, CT, MRI). The study highlights the biological roles of white, brown, and beige adipocytes, emphasizing visceral adipose tissue (VAT) as a critical mediator of metabolic diseases.Conclusion: Although BMI and other anthropometric measurements are still included in the guidelines, indicators that incorporate lipid metabolism information can more accurately reflect the relationship between metabolic diseases and visceral obesity. At the same time, the use of more modern medical equipment, such as ultrasound, X-rays, and CT scans, allows for a more intuitive assessment of the extent of visceral obesity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e3f3ea49b6b146208af858f55ba7f9bf2025-08-20T02:30:23ZengTaylor & Francis GroupAnnals of Medicine0785-38901365-20602025-12-0157110.1080/07853890.2025.2472856Evolving perspectives on evaluating obesity: from traditional methods to cutting-edge techniquesHeyue Wang0Yaxin Qin1Jinzhu Niu2Haowen Chen3Xinda Lu4Rui Wang5Jianli Han6Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaShanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaShanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaShanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaShanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaShanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaShanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaObjective: This review examines the evolution of obesity evaluation methods, from traditional anthropometric indices to advanced imaging techniques, focusing on their clinical utility, limitations, and potential for personalized assessment of visceral adiposity and associated metabolic risks.Methods: A comprehensive analysis of existing literature was conducted, encompassing anthropometric indices (BMI, WC, WHR, WHtR, NC), lipid-related metrics (LAP, VAI, CVAI, mBMI), and imaging technologies (3D scanning, BIA, ultrasound, DXA, CT, MRI). The study highlights the biological roles of white, brown, and beige adipocytes, emphasizing visceral adipose tissue (VAT) as a critical mediator of metabolic diseases.Conclusion: Although BMI and other anthropometric measurements are still included in the guidelines, indicators that incorporate lipid metabolism information can more accurately reflect the relationship between metabolic diseases and visceral obesity. At the same time, the use of more modern medical equipment, such as ultrasound, X-rays, and CT scans, allows for a more intuitive assessment of the extent of visceral obesity.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2025.2472856Obesityvisceral adipose tissue (VAT)anthropometrybody mass index (BMI)Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) |
| spellingShingle | Heyue Wang Yaxin Qin Jinzhu Niu Haowen Chen Xinda Lu Rui Wang Jianli Han Evolving perspectives on evaluating obesity: from traditional methods to cutting-edge techniques Annals of Medicine Obesity visceral adipose tissue (VAT) anthropometry body mass index (BMI) Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) |
| title | Evolving perspectives on evaluating obesity: from traditional methods to cutting-edge techniques |
| title_full | Evolving perspectives on evaluating obesity: from traditional methods to cutting-edge techniques |
| title_fullStr | Evolving perspectives on evaluating obesity: from traditional methods to cutting-edge techniques |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evolving perspectives on evaluating obesity: from traditional methods to cutting-edge techniques |
| title_short | Evolving perspectives on evaluating obesity: from traditional methods to cutting-edge techniques |
| title_sort | evolving perspectives on evaluating obesity from traditional methods to cutting edge techniques |
| topic | Obesity visceral adipose tissue (VAT) anthropometry body mass index (BMI) Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2025.2472856 |
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