Using belly fat and good cholesterol levels before surgery predicts belly fat loss better than just measuring weight or waist size alone.
Scientific Claim
The combination of preoperative VAT and HDL-c levels provides a more accurate prediction of VAT reduction after LSG compared to traditional anthropometric measures like BMI or waist circumference.
Original Statement
“Compared to traditional models predicting VAT volume in overweight patients based on BMI or WC, the HDL-c-VAT combined model proposed in this study enhances prediction accuracy and demonstrates superior clinical value in forecasting postoperative VAT reduction.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim describes comparative performance without causal language, which is appropriate for the study's observational design.