<b>Development and validation of prediction equations for visceral fat in young women</b>. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2012v14n3p333

• Main Authors: Fernando José de Sá Pereira Guimarães (Author), Poliana Coelho Cabral (Author), Eduila Maria Couto Santos (Author), Marina de Moraes Vasconcelos Petribu (Author), Ilma Kruze Grande de Arruda (Author), Alcides da Silva Diniz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The currently available methods for evaluation of visceral obesity have limitations, making them impractical for evaluating large numbers of individuals. This study aimed to develop and validate prediction equations to estimate the area of visceral adipose tissue in young women. The sample included...