Lawrence notices that most of his body fat is accumulated around his midsection. His dietitian calls this "upper-body obesity" or "android obesity." The dietitian explains that this body fat distribution is more dangerous from a health standpoint than having fat accumulated around the lower portion of his body. Why is upper-body or android obesity more dangerous than lower-body or gynoid obesity?
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Upper-body or android obesity refers to the accumulation of fat around the mid-section, including the abdomen and chest. Lower-body or gynoid obesity refers to the accumulation of fat around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. Show more…
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