ABSTRACT
Central adiposity is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. For this reason, both waist circumference and BMI should be assessed in patients with obesity. In addition, other tests such as Ddual- Eenergy X-ray Aabsorptiometry (DEXA) may be very helpful to determine the level of visceral adiposity. Fatty liver is common in patients with obesity and ultimately may lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Weight loss through caloric restriction and exercise or bariatric surgery in extremely patients with obesity may result in a significant decline in liver fat.
