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In the ILI group, mean weight decreased by 8.0% (p<0.001) and VAT decreased by 7.7% (p=0.01).
Weight loss interventions can significantly reduce both weight and VAT in this population.
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In the ILI group, mean weight and VAT decreased by 8.0% (p<0.001) and 7.7% (p=0.01), respectively.
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Based on the randomized-controlled trial design.
Source
Effects of visceral adipose tissue reduction on CVD risk factors independent of weight loss: The Look AHEAD study
Anawin Sanguankeo et al. · Endocrine Research · 2016
DOI 10.1080/07435800.2016.1194856
rct · n=100Cited 8×
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