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Obesity Facts· 2017Q1· Review

The Metabolic Phenotype in Obesity: Fat Mass, Body Fat Distribution, and Adipose Tissue Function

Gijs H. Goossens

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Beyond total fat mass, body fat distribution and adipose tissue function are stronger predictors of insulin resistance and related complications in individuals with obesity. Impaired adipose tissue function involves issues like poor expandability, inflammation, and altered lipid metabolism.

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Field: Epidemiology

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