Dr. Vaishali Deshmukh, HOD of Endocrinology at Deenanath Mangeshkar Deshmukh Clinic and Research Centre in Pune, recently weighed in on the hidden dangers of being "skinny fat," as featured in The Indian Express. She discussed how individuals with a normal BMI but high visceral fat and low muscle mass are at risk for metabolic complications such as high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, and reproductive disorders. Dr. Deshmukh emphasized that building muscle and bone mass through proper nutrition, resistance training, and lifestyle modifications is essential for preventing these risks, underscoring that a lean appearance does not always reflect true health.
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