High muscle‐to‐fat ratio is associated with lower risk of chronic kidney disease development

High muscle‐to‐fat ratio is associated with lower risk of chronic kidney disease development

Abstract Background Obesity, a known risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD), is generally assessed using body mass index (BMI). However, BMI may not effectively reflect body composition, and the impact of muscle‐to‐fat (MF) mass balance on kidney function has not been elucidated. This study ev...

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Main Authors: Jong Hyun Jhee, Young Su Joo, Seong Hyeok Han, Tae‐Hyun Yoo, Shin‐Wook Kang, Jung Tak Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Subjects:
Muscle‐to‐fat ratio
Body mass index
Muscle mass
Fat mass
Obesity
Chronic kidney disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12549

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