Among people with a normal weight (BMI under 30), about 1 in 10 men and 1 in 9 women have too much fat around their internal organs, showing that weight alone doesn't always reveal hidden health risks.

Scientific Claim

In middle-aged adults, approximately 10% of men and 11% of women with a normal BMI (less than 30 kg/m²) have elevated visceral fat, indicating that BMI alone may not identify all individuals at risk for metabolic complications.

Original Statement

“10% of men and 11% of women who are of normal BMI had high VAT”

From study:Patterns of Abdominal Fat Distribution

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

definitive

Can make definitive causal claims

Assessment Explanation

The claim states a specific prevalence rate from the study's data, which is appropriate for an observational study. It correctly uses 'have' for prevalence and does not overstate causation.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Patterns of Abdominal Fat Distribution

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2009 Mar

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Patterns of Abdominal Fat Distribution

Score: 56

DOI: 10.2337/dc08-1359

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