‘Fat But Fit’ Only Transient State on Risk Pathway

Metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) is neither a stable nor reliable indicator of future risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), despite having a risk similar to that of being normal weight at baseline, according to a longitudinal analysis of MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) participants.

Source: ‘Fat But Fit’ Only Transient State on Risk Pathway

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Stephanie Figon, MS, RDN, LD

Founder of NutriScape.NET. As a dietitian since 1992, Steph Figon has had experiences in consulting, 15 years in clinical, and has operated a private practice nutrition counseling office for since 2011. Connect on Linkedin

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