Open AccessFactors Associated with Visceral Fat Loss in Response to a Multifaceted Weight Loss Intervention
Author(s) -
Liu Fx,
Shirley W. Flatt,
Nichols Jf,
Bilgé Pakiz,
Barkai Hs,
Wing Dr,
Heath Dd,
Rock Cl
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of obesity and weight loss therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2165-7904
DOI - 10.4172/2165-7904.1000346
Subject(s) - weight loss , medicine , intervention (counseling) , physiology , omics , bioinformatics , obesity , gerontology , biology , psychiatry
Visceral adipose tissue is more metabolically active than other fat depots and is more closely associated with obesity-related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, than indicators of obesity, such as body mass index. Across various strategies to promote weight loss, including energy-reduced diet and exercise, variable effects on VAT compared to loss of total body fat have been reported.