For Chinese men, combining belly fat measurements from a single CT slice at the L1/L2 level with BMI can accurately estimate total body fat, accounting for 83% of the variation seen in DXA scans.

Scientific Claim

In Chinese men, a prediction equation using L1/L2 abdominal QCT fat percentage and BMI explains 83% of the variance in total body fat percentage measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

Original Statement

“L1/L2%fat 0.27 × L1/L2%fat + 0.43 × BMI + 5.76 0.83 2.55”

From study:Assessment of whole-body and regional body fat using abdominal quantitative computed tomography in Chinese women and men

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

probability

Can suggest probability/likelihood

Assessment Explanation

The claim states a specific statistical measure (adjusted R-squared) from regression analysis, which is appropriate for observational data. 'Explains' accurately describes the predictive relationship without implying causation.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Assessment of whole-body and regional body fat using abdominal quantitative computed tomography in Chinese women and men

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2024 Feb 14

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Assessment of whole-body and regional body fat using abdominal quantitative computed tomography in Chinese women and men

Score: 54

DOI: 10.1186/s12944-024-02034-y

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