Beyond Body Weight: Body Composition and Cellular Health in a Workplace Obesity Intervention Programme
https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.S1
- Author:
Mohd Nahar Azmi Bin Mohamed
1
;
Nurul Zfarina Binti Mohd Zaid
2
Author Information
1. Wellness Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya;Department of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
2. Wellness Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Body Composition;
Body Weight;
Workplace;
Obesity
- From:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
2026;41(S1):58-
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction:Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by complex
alterations in body composition and metabolic health. Traditional reliance on body weight may overlook important
physiological adaptations during lifestyle intervention.
Methodology:A cohort of 99 participants at programme entry underwent
body composition assessment using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Parameters included percent body fat (PBF),
visceral fat area (VFA), skeletal muscle index (SMI), and
phase angle (PhA). Correlation analyses were performed to
explore relationships between adiposity, muscle mass, and
cellular health.
Results:Participants demonstrated elevated adiposity (PBF 38.9 ±
8.9%; VFA 142.9 ± 56.1 cm²). PhA was inversely associated
with VFA (r ≈ −0.23, p <0.05) and positively associated with
SMI (r ≈ 0.49, p <0.001). Notably, a subset of overweight
individuals exhibited relatively preserved PhA, indicating
heterogeneity in metabolic health despite similar adiposity
levels.
Conclusion:Body composition and PhA provide complementary
insights into metabolic health beyond body weight. These
findings support the role of bioimpedance-derived parameters in identifying metabolic heterogeneity and guiding
personalized obesity management.
- Full text:2026073017003038053EP_A071.pdf
