Impact of weight loss on waist circumference and the components of the metabolic syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Central adiposity is a component of the metabolic syndrome (MetS). Little is known about the impact of medical weight loss and decreased waist circumference (WC) on the MetS. Our objective was to assess the impact of changes in WC on blood pressure, lipids and glycemia.

Research design and methods

We studied 430 obese patients enrolled in a 2-year, intensive, behavioral, weight management program. We report results for participants who completed 6-month and 2-year follow-up.

Results

Participants were 49±9 years of age (mean±SD), 56% were women and 85% were white. Baseline body mass index (BMI) was 41±6 kg/m² and baseline WC was 120±14 cm. At 6 months, BMI decreased by 6±3 kg/m² and WC by 14±9 cm. Relative change in WC was defined as the

SUBMITTER: Rothberg AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5337678 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature