Research
Neural
Cognitive scores were lower with increasing BF percentage and VAT.
Monitoring body fat percentage and visceral fat may be important for cognitive health.
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Cognitive scores were lower with increasing BF percentage with the fourth quartile score of 70.9 (95% CI, 70.4-71.5; P < .001 for trend) and for VAT with the fourth quartile score of 72.8 (95% CI, 72.1-73.4; P < .001 for trend).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Evaluation of Adiposity and Cognitive Function in Adults
Sonia S. Anand et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2022
cross-sectional · n=9189Cited 110×
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