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Normal weight can hide fat around organs for many Indians
A report by NDTV reveals that having a 'normal' weight does not automatically mean a person is healthy, especially for Indians. Fat can accumulate around internal organs, such as the liver and…
The Story in Brief
A report by NDTV reveals that having a 'normal' weight does not automatically mean a person is healthy, especially for Indians. Fat can accumulate around internal organs, such as the liver and heart, without causing a protruding belly or loose clothing. This internal fat is particularly dangerous for Indians, who are genetically predisposed to store fat viscerally. The article warns that relying only on a scale to judge health can be misleading for the Indian population.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative around health and weight needs a rethink. Many believe that a 'normal' weigh on the scale is a ticket to good health, ignoring the threat of visceral fat. This one-dimensional focus is misleading. The true test for a healthy Indian is not just the number on the weighing scale, but the circumference of their waist. When will our health advice start measuring what truly matters?
Source: ndtv.com
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