| BMI | body mass index |
| BP | blood pressure |
| FBG | fasting blood glucose |
| FFA | free fatty acids |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HDL-C | HDL cholesterol |
| LDL-C | LDL cholesterol |
| MetS | metabolic syndrome |
| RTC | reverse cholesterol transport |
| TG | triglycerides |
| VAT | visceral adipose tissue |
| WC | waist circumference |