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James Gamble

Study Debunks ‘Fat But Fit’ Myth, Links Obesity To Higher Risk Of Heart Disease

Though there are people with obesity who do not exhibit cardio-metabolic complications, describing obese people as having metabolically healthy obesity can be misleading. TOWFIQU BARBHUIYA VIA UNSPLASH.

There is no such thing as being “fat but fit” according to a new study.

Although up to one in five obese people appear relatively healthy they still have a far higher risk of diabetes and heart disease.

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