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World J Diabetes. Aug 15, 2020; 11(8): 322-350
Published online Aug 15, 2020. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v11.i8.322
Table 2 The range of adiposity - classifications and thresholds for white individuals
General adiposity (SAT and VAT) BMI, kg/m2Thresholds and classification
< 24.9Normal
25-29.9Overweight
30-34.9Class I
35-39.9Class II
≥ 40Class III
Central adiposity (VA)Thresholds
WCM: ≥ 94 cm, W: ≥ 80 cm
Thresholds depend on BMI and ethnicity
Waist-to-height ratio (index of central obesity)> 50 yr: ≥ 0.6, < 40 yr: ≥ 0.5
Waist-to-hip ratioM: ≥ 0.9, W: ≥ 0.85
Neck circumferenceM: ≥ 40.5 cm W: ≥ 34.2 cm
Sagittal abdominal diameter> 30 cm correlates with CV risk
Visceral adiposity index[189]The formula for M and W depends on WC,BMI, TG and HDL-cholesterol
Ectopic and parenchymal adiposity
Liver, epicardial and renal fat tissueContinuous variable, MRI or TC