Age and sex differences in fat distribution in non-obese Japanese children

Objective: To assess fat distribution in non-obese Japanese children and adolescents. Design: 130 non-obese Japanese children (73 boys and 57 girls) from Kikugawa, Hamamatsu were included. The visceral fat area (VFA) and subcutaneous fat area (SFA) were measured by computed tomography (CT) and calculated (in cm 2 ). Subjects were divided into three groups based on age: group A (6-10 years), group B (11-15 years), and group C (16-20 years). Results: Girls had more subcutaneous fat than boys in groups B and C (P