| BF | body fat |
| BIA | bioelectrical impedance analysis |
| BMI | body mass index |
| CI | confidence interval |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| DXA | dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| FUPRECOL | association between muscular strength and metabolic risk factors in colombia |
| FMI | fat mass index |
| HDL-C | high-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| IDF | international diabetes federation |
| LDL-C | low-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| MetS | metabolic syndrome |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| PA | physical activity |
| SD | standard deviation |
| WC | waist circumference |
| WHO | World Health Organization |