Slimmer 'does not always mean fitter'
Monday 15th August 2011
Obese people who are otherwise healthy live just as long as their slim counterparts, and are at a lower risk of dying of cardiovascular conditions, according to new research.
The study, published in journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, discovered that obese individuals who had only mild, or no, physical, psychological or physiological impairments had a higher body weight in early adulthood.
It was also found that they were happier with this increased body weight and had therefore attempted to lose weight less frequently during their lives.
Furthermore, they were more likely to be physically active and eat healthily.
Lead author Jennifer Kuk, of York University in Toronto, said: "It's possible that trying - and failing - to lose weight may be more detrimental than simply staying at an elevated body weight and engaging in a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity and a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables."
In other news, Professor June Andrews of the University of Stirling commented that eating a healthy diet could help to slow the development of dementia.
Written by Martin Lambert
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