• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.279-288
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• 2011

Objectives : Our purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between abdominal adipose tissue and oriental obesity pattern identification. Methods : This study was performed in 78 healthy obese(BMI(body mass index)${\geq}25kg/m^2$) women in Seoul. Subjects underwent abdominal CT(computed tomography) scanning and were asked to complete the oriental obesity pattern identification questionnaire. Subjects were given written consent and this study was performed under permission of institutional review board of Kyung-hee East-west Neo medical center. Results : 1. VFA(visceral fat area) and VSR(visceral/subcutaneous adipose tissue ratio) were significantly correlated with stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱, gan-yu)(p<0.05). But, other patterns were not significantly correlated with oriental obesity pattern identification(p>0.05). 2. We evaluated a difference of oriental obesity pattern identification score in visceral obesity group(n=34) versus non-visceral obesity group(n=44). Scores of all patterns except food accumulation(食積, shi-ji) were significantly higher in the visceral obesity group than in the non-visceral obesity group(p<0.05). Especially, there was a further significant difference in stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱, gan-yu)(p<0.01). Conclusions : Generally, the stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱, gan-yu) has a close relation with stress and depression. This study suggests that stress and depression might be correlated with visceral fat, and the use of oriental obesity pattern identification would be helpful for planning a treatment schedule of visceral obesity in the clinic.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.189-201
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• 2008

Objectives : This study was performed to find out the relationships between abdominal fat and eating attitude in obese climacteric women. Methods : 42 obese climacteric women were recruited in August 2007. Anthropometry has been done and abdominal fat distribution had been assessed by CT scan at the level of L4-5 and eating attitude was measured using Korean Eating Attitude Test-26. Results : There were significant correlations between body mass index, percent of body fat and eating attitude. Total abdominal fat and visceral fat also increased with KEAT-26. Conclusions : There were relationships among eating attitude total fat, abdominal fat and visceral fat in obese climacteric women.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.685-693
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• 2020

본 연구는 비 조영 복부 CT 검사를 한 무증상 한국인을 대상으로 L1-S1 inter vertebral disc level에 따른 전체지방 면적, 피하지방 면적, 내장지방 면적 간의 차이를 비교 분석하여 최대지방면적(㎠)을 가지는 위치를 알아보았다. 전체지방 면적의 최대지방비를 보이는 위치는 남자 L2-3, L3-4, L4-5, 여자 L4-5, L5-S1에서 측정한 전체지방 면적이다. 피하지방 면적의 최대지방비를 보이는 위치는 남자 L4-5에서 측정한 피하지방 면적이며, 여자는 L4-5, L5-S1에서 측정한 피하지방 면적이다. 내장지방 면적의 최대지방비를 보이는 위치는 남자 L1-2, L2-3에서 측정한 내장지방 면적이며, 여자는 측정 위치에 따른 내장지방 면적의 차이는 없었다. L4-5 inter vertebral disc level에서 복부 지방측정을 하는 것이 일반적이지만, 넓게는 국적, 인종, 성별 등에 따라 좁게는 연구 대상자에 따라 지방 분포 특성이 다르다. 그러므로 연구목적에 따라 어떤 위치를 선택할 것인지 연구 자료를 통해 분석하고, 선택한 위치가 적절한 이유에 대해 언급할 필요가 있다고 생각된다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.8-14
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to evaluate how much effect to accuracy when measuring abdominal fat by Computed Tomography (CT) under different respiration movements. The study volunteer composed of 66 normal adults ($50.4{\pm}11.2$ years, 33 males, 33 females). We measured their obesity by using Broca index, body mass index (BMI) and CT and have investigated the correlation. The CT scanning for the obesity measurement have done in two ways, one was done in stopping breath after exhaling and the other was holding a breath after inhaling. The results showed no statistically significant difference among the three measuring techniques. And, the error in two ways of inhaling and exhaling was showed 24.2% of volunteers. The two ways of respiration movements made different result in visceral fat area (P = 0.044), subcutaneous fat area (P = 0.636) and abdominal obesity value (P = 0.012). This study demonstrates that the two ways of respiration movements when scanning CT makes change in accuracy in visceral fat area, and in abdominal obesity quantitative measure. Therefore, our study suggests that CT should take twice in two ways while a patient stops breath after exhaling and holds a breath after inhaling when measuring abdominal obesity using CT equipments.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.20-32
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• 2012

Object The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of far-infrared (FIR) therapy on weight loss. Method Thirty five participants (BMI ${\geq}25kg/m^2$) were recruited. Body weight, Waist circumference (WC), Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA), abdominal fat Computer Tomography (CT) scanning were evaluated. Results of 25 women were analyzed. Result After 6 weeks of FIR therapy, there was significant efficacy on obese women in body weight, WC, Body fat mass (BFM), and Visceral fat area (VFA). But there was no efficacy in Total fat area (TFA), and Subcutaneous fat area (SFA). Conclusion This study suggests that FIR therapy might be an effective way to promote weight and abdominal visceral fat loss in Korean obese women.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.213-218
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• 2018

Background: Body fats, especially both of abdominal fat pad mass and skeletal muscle fat content, are inversely related to insulin action. Therefore, methods for decreasing visceral fat mass and muscle triglyceride content may be helpful for the prevention of insulin resistance. Methods: Thalidomide, used for its anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties, was administered to rats for 4 weeks. A 10% solution of thalidomide in dimethyl sulfoxide was injected daily into the peritoneal cavity as much as 100 mg/kg of body weight. Results: The total visceral fat pad mass in the thalidomide-treated group was 11% lower than in the control group. The size of adipocytes of the epididymal fat pad mass in the thalidomide-treated group was smaller than in the control group. The intraperitoneal thalidomide treatment increased triglyceride concentrations by 16% in the red muscle, but not in the white muscle. Conclusion: The results suggested that intraperitoneal thalidomide treatment inhibited abdominal fat accumulation, and that the free fatty acids in the blood were preferentially accumulated in the red muscle rather than in the white muscle.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권8호
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• pp.4025-4030
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• 2016

Background: Correlation between colorectal cancer (CRC) and abdominal obesity has been established, but there is a paucity of data on non-obese CRC patients. The aim of this study was to establish the characteristics of CRCs that occur in such patients. Materials and Methods: Consecutive CRC patients without cachexia were included. Unintended body weight loss, T4- or M1-staged CRCs, extensive lymph node involvement, or synchronous malignancy were classified as cachectic conditions. Abdominal fat volumes were measured using a multidetector CT unit with a software (Rapidia, INFINITT, Seoul, Korea). Results: Of the newly-diagnosed CRC patients, 258 non-cachectic and 88 cachectic patients were analyzed. The cancer size (p<0.001) and T stage (p<0.001) were inversely correlated with body mass index (BMI), visceral fat and subcutaneous fat volumes. Cancer size was the only independent factor related to BMI (p=0.016), visceral fat volume (p=0.002), and subcutaneous fat volume (p=0.027). In non-cachectic patients, a significant inverse correlation was found only between the cancer size and visceral fat volume (p=0.017). Conclusions: Non-obese CRC patients tend to have larger CRC lesions than their obese counterparts even under non-cachectic conditions. Such an inverse correlation between cancer size and visceral fat volume suggests that considerable CRCs are not correlated with abdominal obesity.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제41권7호
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• pp.634-664
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 6개월간 폐경 여성을 대상으로 영양교육과 파워 워킹 프로그램을 실시한 영양교육군, 영양 교육 없이 파워 워킹 프로그램만 실시한 대조군으로 나눠 체중조절 프로그램을 실시 하였다. 그 결과, 두 군 모두 체중과 체질량 지수, 체지방량과 내장지방이 유의적으로 감소하였으나, 영양교육을 실시한 영양교육군에서 체중 감소율이 더 크게 나타났으며, 특히 폐경 여성들에게 문제 시 되고 있는 내장지방의 변화율이 더 유의적으로 감소하는 긍정적인 결과를 보였다. 또한 본 연구에서는 영양교육군 내에서 내장지방변화율에 따라 내장지방 감소율이 큰 군 (HVL group)과 내장지방 감소율이 적은 그룹 (LVL group)으로 나누어 체중조절 프로그램의 효과와 관련된 요인을 분석하였다. 그 결과 내장지방 감소율이 컸던 군에서 체중, BMI, 체지방, 복부지방, 내장지방 등의 체성분들의 변화율이 더 크게 나타났다. 혈압 및 혈액 성분에서는 수축기, 이완기 혈압과 총콜레스테롤, LDL 콜레스테롤, 중성지방, 동맥 경화 지수의 개선 정도가 더 큰 결과를 보였다. 또한 내장지방 감소율이 컸던 군이 내장지방 감소율이 적은 군에 비해 단백질, 칼슘, 비타민C의 INQ와 칼슘, 비타민 $B_1$, 비타민 $B_2$, 비타민 C의 MAR도 유의적으로 증가하여 식사의 질이 더 개선되었음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 단백질의 영양밀도 변화율은 체지방 분포의 변화율과 음의 상관관계를 나타낸 반면, 탄수화물 영양밀도의 변화율은 양의 상관관계를 나타내었고, 비타민 A 영양밀도 변화율은 총 콜레스테롤, LDL-콜레스테롤, 동맥경화 지수 변화율과 음의 상관관계를 보여, 영양교육에 따른 신체계측치 및 체성분의 변화가 영양소 섭취 변화와 관련이 있음을 보여주었다. 이는 영양 교육 및 중재에 있어 실천의 중요성을 강조하는 것으로 이를 위해서는 폐경 여성들의 대사적 특성과 더불어 생활 습관을 이해하고 만성 질병을 예방하고 올바른 식습관을 통해 건강한 삶을 유지할 수 있도록 식사의 균형성, 다양성을 포함한 권장 식사 지침을 제시하고, 적당한 식품 섭취량을 포함한 종합적인 프로그램을 개발하여야 할 것이다. 또한 이러한 페경 여성을 위한 전문적이며 체계적인 프로그램을 통해 폐경 이후 체중 및 체지방 증가를 예방하고, 나아가 만성질병을 예방, 관리할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.116-123
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of modified fasting therapy on the changes of body compositions. Methods: We analyzed the medical records of 33 patients, who carried out modified fasting therapy at Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University from January 1st, 2011 to December 30th, 2015. They went through reducing food intakes period (7 days), fasting period (14 days) and refeeding period (14 days). Body compositions (weight, body mass index, skeletal muscle mass, percent body fat, basal metabolic rate, waist-hip ratio, visceral fat area) were reviewed at each state. And then the data was analyzed. Results: The body composition values (weight, body mass index [BMI], skeletal muscle mass, percent body fat, basal metabolic rate, waist-hip ratio, visceral fat area) decreased during the fasting therapy period, as a whole. The weight, BMI, percent body fat and visceral fat area decreased during the reducing food intakes period, the fasting period and the refeeding period. The skeletal muscle mass and basal metabolic rate significantly decreased during the reducing food intakes period and the fasting period, and insignificantly increased during the refeeding period. Conclusions: Results from this investigation showed that modified fasting therapy using fermented herbal medicine have positive effects on changes of body compositions.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.160-168
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• 2016

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the pro-environmental attitude (actual commitment domain, verbal commitment domain, affect domain), behavior to decreased exposure and knowledge of endocrine disruptors by obesity -related profiles (BMI, body fat percentage, visceral fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass percentage, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 102 nursing students. Data were collected from November to December, 2015 using self-report questionnaires and physical measurements. Data were analyzed using t-test, Pearson correlation and coefficients with SPSS 18.0. Results: The study results showed that actual commitment domain of pro-environmental attitude and behavior to decreased exposure level on endocrine disruptors were significantly related to visceral fat percentage. Actual commitment domain of a pro-environmental attitude was significantly related to body fat percentage. Pro-environmental attitude was significantly related to the behavior to decreased exposure level on endocrine disruptors and knowledge thereof. Conclusion: These findings suggest that visceral fat and body fat percentages were significantly related to the actual commitment domain of a pro-environmental attitude. Therefore, a replication study is recommended to understand the connection between endocrine disruptors and obesity. In addition, developing an education program about endocrine disruptors for nursing students is recommended. In particular, a pro-environmental attitude, especially on actual commitment domain, could be involved as an education program.