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WHtR is a highly sensitive and specific predictor of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry-measured total body fat mass and abdominal fat mass but not lean mass. However, newly developed WHtR adiposity cut points warrant external validation before clinical application.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>To examine whether new WHtR cut points predict liver steatosis and fibrosis in a multiracial population.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Data from 6464 (54% female) multiracial US participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2021 and 2023 were analyzed. 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