Research
Metabolic adaptation
Cross-sectional studies show significant correlations between the four metabolic parameters and body size.
Understanding these correlations can help in evaluating body composition.
ModerateSupportsmedium confidence
Cross-sectional studies show that all four parameters correlate with body size.
Why this rating
Based on cross-sectional studies mentioned in the abstract.
Source
Metabolic predictors of obesity: cross-sectional versus longitudinal data.
Éric Ravussin et al. · PubMed · 1993
cohort|cross-sectionalCited 105×
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