'Fat but fit' still at higher risk of heart disease

Conclusion The question of whether someone can be "fat but fit" has been much debated. If you're obese but exercise, eat well and don't have metabolic risk factors, the theory goes, you could be just as healthy as someone of recommended weight. This study suggests that may not be true. It is definitely worth adopting a healthy lifestyle, whatever your weight. The study found that, the more metabolic risk factors people had, the more likely they were to develop heart disease, cardiovascular disease and so on. Metabolic risk factors do make a difference. But in this large study, on average, people who were obese with no metabolic risk factors had a higher risk of disease than people of recommended weight with no metabolic risk factors. The study has some strengths. It is very large, and uses data from records that are thought to be reasonably reliable. However, we need to remain cautious about the strength of the study until we can see the full data. The researchers say the paper is under peer review and is expected to be published in a medical journal. If you are worried about your weight, talk to your doctor and take a look at our weight loss programme. Links To The Headlines It is not possible to be 'fat and fit', major study finds. Independent, May 17 2017 Think you're fat AND fit? There's no such thing! Mail Online, May 17 2017 Being 'fat but fit' is a myth, claims study. Sky News, May 17 2017 Can you be fat and fit? No you can't be both obese and healthy, sa...
Source: NHS News Feed - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Obesity Source Type: news