Cardiovascular risk is best predicted by waist measures in high-risk ethnic groups

We examined whether the more comprehensive body composition measures determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) are superior to the more traditional BMI and waist measures in cardiovascular risk prediction among a multi-ethnic population.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - November 23, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: F.S. Diemer, L.M. Brewster, Y.C. Haan, G.P. Oehlers, G.A. van Montfrans, L.M.W. Nahar-van Venrooij Source Type: research