The role of radiologic methods in assessing body composition and related metabolic parameters

Article Abstract:

Nutritionists could provide improved care to their patients with metabolic problems and diseases by using radiologic techniques for determining body composition. Studies found that various direct methods were more effective than traditional procedures. The new methods include computerized tomography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, single- and dual-photon absorptiometry, quantitative computed tomography, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, and neutron inelastic scattering. The high cost of these procedures prevents their widespread use.

Methods, Measurement, Body composition, Metabolism, Radiology

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Obesity as a factor

Article Abstract:

Research presented concerns the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance, focusing on whether these two conditions arise independently, or are mutually reinforcing. The pathogenesis of obesity and insulin sensitivity is discussed.

United States, Causes of, Physiological aspects, Obesity, Insulin resistance

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