Health and Fitness

Comparisons of conventional and novel anthropometric obesity indices to predict metabolic syndrome among vegetarians in Malaysia

Y. K. Ching, Y. S. Chin, et al.

This study by Yuan Kei Ching, Yit Siew Chin, Mahenderan Appukutty, Wan Ying Gan, and Yoke Mun Chan explores the effectiveness of different obesity indices in predicting metabolic syndrome among Malaysian vegetarians. The research identifies LAP as the top predictor, followed closely by WHtR, revealing optimal cut-off values for both men and women.

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This study compared the effectiveness of various anthropometric obesity indices in predicting metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Malaysian vegetarians and determined sex-specific optimal cut-off values. Using data from 273 vegetarians, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses assessed BMI, body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), lipid accumulation product (LAP), visceral adiposity index (VAI), body shape index (ABSI), and body roundness index (BRI). LAP emerged as the best predictor of MetS, followed by WHtR in both sexes. Optimal cut-off values for WHtR and LAP were suggested for both men and women.

Publisher

Scientific Reports

Published On

Nov 30, 2020

Authors

Yuan Kei Ching, Yit Siew Chin, Mahenderan Appukutty, Wan Ying Gan, Yoke Mun Chan

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