The Project ATA: Adipose Tissue & Adipokines

It is essential to delve deeper into the molecular and tissue aspects that allow us to recognize the roles of adipose tissue and its interaction with the musculoskeletal (i.e., adipomyokines) to facilitate the identification of biomarkers that can complement the assessment of body composition. Thus, investigators posed the following research question: what characteristics of adipose tissue can investigators consider to rethink assessment for the diagnosis and treatment of obesity? The 'Project ATA' is a cross-sectional study based on the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology-Nutritional Epidemiology (STROBE-nut) guidelines, an Extension of the STROBE Statement. The FINER strategy (Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, and Relevant) and previously published guidelines for organizing a multicenter study will be followed. The 'Project ATA' will test the associations of several morphological metrics and adipomyokines in order to both profile populations with excess body fat and to establish practical geographical-based recommendations for practitioners.

Inclusion Criteria:People over 18 years of age (under 60 years of age).People born and residing in major cities or neighboring municipalities of the metropolitan area of selected cities. The first stage will take place in Medellín (Colombia) and then continue in other cities in Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Spain according to logistics procedures.Those who sign the informed consent to undergo the measurements.Exclusion Criteria:Those physically active people who exercise vigorously and systematically or at a competitive level.Those diagnosed with a musculoskeletal disease and/or special condition that limits mobility during the taking of measurements (musculoskeletal injury).People over 60 years of age.Pregnant women.People with implants or synthetic prostheses.