Weak People Also Suffer From Obesity

Author: Victoria Aly Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Excessive consumption of inappropriate foods, combined with little movement leads to the deposition of hidden fats, but it is still insufficient to become apparent, ie subcutaneous ...

Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), scientists in London have found out how adipose tissue is distributed. With the help of new technologies in medicine, scientists have obtained images of the distribution of subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue in the body. Even in people without visible obesity, an accumulation of fatty tissue has been found around the organs. Distributed around vital organs such as the heart, liver and pancreas, it is just as dangerous to health as accumulated under the skin.

The study was conducted among a group of 800 volunteers. Complete MRI scans were performed on each of them and the so-called "fat maps" showing their distribution. It has been found that people who maintain their shape through diet instead of sports are more likely to have a build-up of large amounts of fat around their internal organs, even though they look weak.

Based on research, scientists are calling for a change in the concept of obesity. The lack of visible obesity, in fact, does not mean that it is absent, nor is it an indicator of good health. Excessive consumption of inappropriate foods, combined with little movement leads to the deposition of hidden fats, but it is still insufficient to become apparent, ie subcutaneous.

In the study, 45% of women found fat accumulation around vital organs, regardless of the normal Body Mass Index (BMI). For men, the percentage reaches 60. The biggest surprise is the establishment of a similar trend among professional models. It turns out that BMI does not give the distribution of adipose tissue. However, it remains an important indicator in clinical practice.

It is well known that people who lead an active lifestyle are much healthier than those who, although slender, restrict movement. Even if it sounds paradoxical, it is believed that sumo wrestlers have a better metabolic profile than sports fans themselves. The good news is that "invisible" fats can be easily removed through exercise and proper nutrition.

Weak People Also Suffer From Obesity

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