Aug 09, 2026

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Vadodara: Weight is normal, yet fat is high! 29.9% of adults suffer from normal weight obesity.

Since the figure on the weight fork is normal, it can be dangerous to believe that a person is completely healthy. MS conducted in adults in the city. According to a university study, 29.9 per cent of adults have normal weight obesity. That is, although their weight and body mass index are normal, the amount of fat in the body is high and the amount of muscle is low.

This condition is also known as thin fat in common parlance. Even though a person may look thin or normal on the outside, the amount of fat in his body, especially around the abdomen and internal organs, may be high. Such a condition can increase the risk of metabolic problems including diabetes and heart disease in the future.

The study was conducted by the Department of Foods and Nutrition of the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences of MS University. Dr. Under the guidance of Vijayta Sengar, researcher Jyotismita Borbora analysed various factors related to body composition and lifestyle among adults from Vadodara.

In the study, 29.9 per cent of the population had normal weight obesity. That is, if health is evaluated only on the basis of weight or body mass index, then the risk of hidden fat in the body cannot be identified.

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