Skinny fat increases the risk for heart disease in young adults
“Skinny fat”, otherwise known as ‘normal-weight obesity’ (NWO), describes the condition of having excess body fat, as a percentage of body mass, even as body-mass index (BMI) is normal. In a recent study, NWO in young adults, aged 18-30, was associated with an increased risk for low HDL cholesterol, abdominal obesity and low normalized grip strength. These are all risk factors for cardiometabolic abnormalities that can usually be corrected with dietary and lifestyle interventions.
Author: Romilly Hodges, MS CNS
https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/ Romilly Hodges, MS CNS CN IFMCP CKNS, holds a Master’s Degree in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, CT, and is board certified in nutrition through the American Nutrition Association and in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She is involved in education for the healthcare consumer and nutrition professional through clinic residencies, articles, book contributions, online programs, and speaking engagements. She has written for peer-reviewed consultation and is involved in primary clinical research.