Is a Fat Belly a Health Risk?
Yes, a fat belly - and abdominal fat generally
- is a health risk because abdominal fat is more closely linked with health
problems than body fat deposited elsewhere. Indeed, some experts believe
that waist circumference and fat-distribution is more important than your
actual weight in predicting future health risks.
See also: Apple
Body Shape and Health - Abdominal
Fat
Weight Loss Health Advice
Weight loss and health go hand in hand.
The healthier your body, the faster you lose weight. Which is another
good reason to exercise regularly and eat healthily. And it's another
good reason to avoid fad diets or weight loss methods (like weight loss
pills and supplements) that don't help us to develop good eating habits.
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