Muscle-fat ratio: A novel indicator for assessing muscle-to-fat balance and its clinical significance
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2024.12.005
- VernacularTitle:肌脂比：评估肌肉与脂肪平衡的新指标及其临床意义
- Author:
Jufeng LUO
1
;
Jirong YUE
Author Information
1. 四川大学华西医院 老年医学研究中心，成都 610041
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Body Composition;
Sarcopenia;
Muscle-fat ratio;
Sarcopenic obesity
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2024;43(12):1538-1544
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The muscle-fat ratio is a crucial indicator for assessing the balance between muscle and fat, which can be evaluated using methods such as bioelectrical impedance and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.In contrast to traditional obesity diagnoses that rely solely on body mass index or waist circumference, the muscle-fat ratio offers a more comprehensive overview of the body's condition.It is closely linked to various health risks, particularly metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.Sarcopenic obesity seeks to capture the risks associated with cardiometabolic diseases and functional decline, making the muscle-fat ratio particularly suitable for the early identification and diagnosis of patients with this condition.Furthermore, the muscle-fat ratio correlates with the prognosis of various diseases and the risk of adverse clinical outcomes.Consequently, its application extends beyond disease screening and diagnosis, serving as a vital foundation for guiding intervention measures.Given its broad application prospects, the muscle-fat ratio is poised to play an increasingly significant role in enhancing global population health, delaying the aging process, and preventing and treating related diseases.
