Association between metabolic score for visceral fat index and BMI-adjusted skeletal muscle mass index in American adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The metabolic score for visceral fat (METS-VF) is a recently identified index for evaluating visceral fat, also referred to as abdominal obesity. The skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) serves as a critical measure for assessing muscle mass and sarcopenia. Both obesity and the reduction of muscle mass can significantly affect human health. However, research exploring the relationship between METS-VF and SMI remains limited. This study aims to investigate whether a association exists between these two indices, and if so, to elucidate the nature of their interactions.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the NHANES database, focusing on U.S. adults aged 20 years and older from 2013 to 2018. Controlling for relevant covariables, we primarily inve

SUBMITTER: Zhou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773733 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature