Nutr Res Pract.  2016 Apr;10(2):206-211. 10.4162/nrp.2016.10.2.206.

Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and adiposity measurements in the general Korean population

• Kim D
• Kim J

• KMID: 2313919
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4162/nrp.2016.10.2.206

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES
Obesity, which is a known risk factor for many chronic diseases, has also been associated with vitamin D deficiency. This study explored the relationship between serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations and adiposity measures in a general Korean population using the most recent, nationally representative survey data.
SUBJECTS/METHODS
The study sample consisted of 4,771 Korean adults (≥ 19 years) who participated in the fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. Serum 25(OH)D was determined by radioimmunoassay. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and total body fat content were measured as adiposity measurements. Total body fat content was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
RESULTS
The serum 25(OH)D level was significantly higher in men than in women. Serum 25(OH)D concentration was positively correlated with energy intake, and it was negatively correlated with total body fat content (P < 0.0001) and percentage body fat (P < 0.0001) after adjustment for age in both sexes, while was inversely correlated with BMI only in women. In multivariable regression analysis, serum 25(OH)D was inversely associated with the total body fat content after adjustment for age, BMI, education, region, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and energy intake only in men (P = 0.0047). However, the serum 25(OH)D concentration was not associated with WC or BMI, indicators of adiposity after adjustment for potential risk factors.
CONCLUSIONS
Serum 25(OH)D concentration was independently associated with the total body fat content in a general Korean population, but it may be not associated with the indicators for estimating adiposity, such as WC or BMI.

Keyword

Vitamin D; adiposity; body fat; Korean adult

MeSH Terms

Absorptiometry, Photon
Adipose Tissue
Adiposity*
Adult
Alcohol Drinking
Body Mass Index
Chronic Disease
Education
Energy Intake
Female
Humans
Male
Motor Activity
Obesity
Radioimmunoassay
Risk Factors
Smoke
Smoking
Vitamin D
Vitamin D Deficiency
Waist Circumference
Smoke
Vitamin D

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