Skinny Fat: Obese on the Inside?

Just because you appear to have a normal Body Mass Index doesn’t mean you’re healthy; it could in actual fact mean you’re obese! A new study published in the European Heart Journal defines a new term ‘normal weight obesity’ – an individual who has a normal BMI but has a high ratio of body fat, which could lead to obesity-related diseases like heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

The study examined 6 171 individuals who participated in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. All participants were older than 20 years of age, had a BMI within normal range and underwent various assessments of their body composition, blood and heart. Results revealed that 20% to 30% of participants who appeared to have a normal BMI actually had a high ratio of body fat to lean muscle, and were at risk of cholesterol, heart and blood sugar problems.

Dieters should always remember that BMI is not the be-all and end-all to a healthy body. If you appear to be thin with a normal BMI, you may be thinking that you’re not at risk of any health problems. But if you grow slack, your problems may just be beginning.

Celeb Diet Doc
Yes you could be Skinny Fat or Normal Fat… and a lot of starvation style diets will actually make your body fat percentage go up.

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