Can a Person Be Fat but Healthy? Unpacking the 'Metabolically Healthy Obesity' Debate
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While obesity is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, some individuals are categorized as 'metabolically healthy obese,' or MHO, a condition where they have a high body mass index but healthy blood markers like cholesterol and blood pressure. This subgroup prompts the complex question: can a person be fat but healthy?
