Amato et al developed the visceral adiposity index (VAI) to describe visceral fat function. The authors are from the Alkam Metabolic Syndrome Study Group and the University of Palermo.
Parameters"
(1) gender
(2) waist circumference in cm
(3) body mass index (BMI)
(4) triglycerides in mmol/L
(5) HDL cholesterol in mmol/L
VAI =
= ((waist circumference) / A) * ((triglycerides / B) * (C / (HDLC))
Variable
Male
Female
A
39.68 + (1.88 * (BMI))
36.58 + (1.89 * (BMI))
B
1.03
0.81
C
1.31
1.52
Interpretation:
• A normal healthy adult with normal lipids should have a VAI of 1.
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