Estimation of visceral fat in 9‐ to 13‐year‐old girls using dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry (DXA) and anthropometry

Abstract

Waist circumference predicted MRI VF almost as well as DXA estimates in this population, and a combination of WC and DXA fat improves the predictability of VF. DXA VF estimate was improved by the addition of WC; however, DXA android %fat with WC was better at predicting MRI VF.