HOW CAN SKINNY PEOPLE BE “FAT?
” Looks can be deceiving. Without obvious signs of a large stomach, people who are skinny may think they are healthy and strong and far from overweight. But many nutritionists and doctors think internal fat around vital organs such as the heart, liver, or pancreas — which are not obvious to the eye — is more dangerous than the obvious fat under the skin. Researchers at Imperial College London say many skinny people with fat on the inside are on the verge of being obese. They consume too many fatty and sugary foods while exercising very little; yet they are not eating enough to be considered fat. Regardless of whether it can be seen to the naked eye, the internal fat increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Experts say skinny obese people generally live sedentary lifestyles and have a much higher risk of death than people who are obese. BE SMART AND SLIM: Maintaining weight with diet alone is not enough. In addition to a healthy diet, experts say exercise is the key to avoidi
