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What Is Skinny Fat?

Conclusion

Skinny fat is a term that describes a person that has a relatively high percentage of body fat and low amount of muscle mass, despite having a “normal” body mass index. Being skinny fat increases the risk of you developing other conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Certain things can improve and maintain your body composition, including regular exercise and eating a balanced and nutrient-dense diet.

References;

[1] https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/lifestyle/what-is-the-body-mass-index-bmi/

[2] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410

[3] https://www.healthline.com/health/visceral-fat

[4] https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes

[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4066461/

[6] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113

[7] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cardiovascular-disease/

[8] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7050-aerobic-exercise