[Light ≠ Thin] Does meeting the weight standard mean you are not fat? Not necessarily!

What's your idea of ​​a handsome guy?

When seeing 26-year-old Mr. Li (pseudonym) for the first time, most people would describe him as "handsome". He is 180cm tall and weighs 70kg, with pretty good body proportions. However, he went to the nutrition clinic of Beichen Hospital to seek help!

It turned out that Mr. Li had a history of kidney stones and had recently started suffering from insomnia. He felt very tired and sleepy on weekdays. After undergoing a body composition analysis, biochemical and nutritional index examination at the nutrition clinic, Mr. Li was diagnosed with: hidden obesity , vitamin D deficiency, hyperuricemia, and his entire body was in a sub-healthy state.

Popular Science: Hidden Obesity

Individuals with normal BMI (body mass index) may also have excessive body fat , which is hidden obesity. This is not "obesity" in physical form, but a special "obesity" state caused by decreased muscle mass and increased fat mass .

According to the analysis of human body composition: although his weight is normal, his body fat exceeds the standard by 5.95 kg, and his muscle mass is negative at 6.73 kg. This situation is also considered obesity, and because of insufficient muscle mass, excess fat will also increase the risk of a series of metabolic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases .

Compared with traditional obesity, hidden obesity is more likely to be ignored by the public , and long-term development will have many negative effects on physical health. For people with hidden obesity, they should focus on exercise (especially strength training), change their dietary habits, and optimize their lifestyle to promote a healthier body composition .

Humans are " gifted " to gain weight . In order to cope with the possible harsh living environment, human genes "prefer" to store fat, so the road to losing weight is indeed difficult. However, for good health and beauty from the inside out, managing your body well is the best way.