Table 3. Pearson correlation coefficients of biochemical factors to VFT.
| Parameter | VFT | |
|---|---|---|
| r | P-value | |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 0.055 | 0.644 |
| BMI z-score | 0.505 | <0.001 |
| AST (IU/L) | 0.247 | 0.037 |
| ALT (IU/L) | 0.411 | <0.001 |
| Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 0.098 | 0.415 |
| TG (mg/dL) | 0.272 | 0.021 |
| HDL (mg/dL) | -0.247 | 0.037 |
| Insulin (µU/mL) | 0.436 | <0.001 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 0.212 | 0.236 |
| Abdomen circumference (cm) | 0.635 | <0.001 |
| SFT (mm) | 0.325 | 0.021 |
| HOMA-IR | 0.403 | <0.001 |
VFT, visceral fat thickness; BMI, body mass index; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; TG, triglycerides; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; CRP, C-reactive protein; SFT, subcutaneous fat thickness; HOMA-IR, homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance.