What does it mean to be metabolically obese?

Doctor's Answer

Hi,

If referring to the normal weight but metabolically obese individuals, it means people who are not defined as obese by BMI or weight, but have features of the so-called metabolic syndrome (high lipids, high sugar, insulin resistance, high uric acid, high blood pressure, fatty liver; with increased risk for diabetes and heart problems).

Individuals with a belly, a sedentary life or sometimes a genetic predisposition could be included in this category.

Wishing you the best possible health,

Dr Francisco.

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