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Potential Clinical Utility of Methods to Assess Adiposity
| Method | Clinical Use | Surrogate for Visceral Adiposity |
|---|---|---|
| Body mass index | +++ | + |
| Waist circumference | +++ | ++ |
| Waist-height ratio | ++ | ++ |
| Waist-hip ratio | ++ | ++ |
| Hypertriglyceridemic waist | +++ | ++ |
| Computed tomography (CT) | ??? | +++ |
| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | ??? | +++ |
| Dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) | ??? | +++ |
Modified from reference 85
