Role of body fat distribution and the metabolic complications of obesity

An upper body/visceral fat distribution in obesity is closely linked with metabolic complications, whereas increased lower body fat is independently predictive of reduced cardiovascular risk. The measured functions of different fat depots with regards to fatty acid storage and release in health and...

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Published in:	The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism Vol. 93; no. 11 Suppl 1; p. S57
Main Author:	Jensen, Michael D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.11.2008
Subjects:	Adipose Tissue - physiology Body Fat Distribution Fatty Acids - metabolism Humans Intra-Abdominal Fat - physiology Metabolic Diseases - etiology Obesity - complications Obesity - metabolism Obesity - physiopathology
ISSN:	0021-972X
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