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Which group is identified as having a higher mortality risk based on prospective studies?
Which group is identified as having a higher mortality risk based on prospective studies?
What is the primary method for measuring fitness in the studies referenced?
What is the primary method for measuring fitness in the studies referenced?
In terms of relative risk, which group shows a significantly increased risk of total mortality when defined as insulin sensitive with a HOMA-IR of ≥2.5?
In terms of relative risk, which group shows a significantly increased risk of total mortality when defined as insulin sensitive with a HOMA-IR of ≥2.5?
What does the study by Kuk et al. suggest regarding metabolic health grouping?
What does the study by Kuk et al. suggest regarding metabolic health grouping?
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Which adjustment factor was NOT mentioned in the studies for assessing relative risk?
Which adjustment factor was NOT mentioned in the studies for assessing relative risk?
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What does BMI stand for?
What does BMI stand for?
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What defines 'metabolically healthy obesity'?
What defines 'metabolically healthy obesity'?
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Which measurement might better identify high metabolic risk in non-obese individuals?
Which measurement might better identify high metabolic risk in non-obese individuals?
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What is the implication of the term 'metabolically unhealthy obese'?
What is the implication of the term 'metabolically unhealthy obese'?
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Which characteristic is common among individuals classified as metabolically healthy obese?
Which characteristic is common among individuals classified as metabolically healthy obese?
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What relationship is established between BMI and waist circumference?
What relationship is established between BMI and waist circumference?
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In terms of cardiovascular disease risk, which group is highlighted in the findings?
In terms of cardiovascular disease risk, which group is highlighted in the findings?
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What is more informative in assessing cardiovascular risk among obese individuals?
What is more informative in assessing cardiovascular risk among obese individuals?
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What aspect requires additional prospective studies for validation?
What aspect requires additional prospective studies for validation?
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Which method is used to estimate insulin resistance?
Which method is used to estimate insulin resistance?
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What aspect is indicated to have a strong association with BMI?
What aspect is indicated to have a strong association with BMI?
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What limitations are noted in using waist circumference or waist to hip ratio alone?
What limitations are noted in using waist circumference or waist to hip ratio alone?
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What was the sample size in the Tübingen Family study and Lifestyle Intervention Program?
What was the sample size in the Tübingen Family study and Lifestyle Intervention Program?
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What is a significant observation made concerning insulin resistance among obese individuals?
What is a significant observation made concerning insulin resistance among obese individuals?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of metabolic health in obesity?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of metabolic health in obesity?
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What does HOMA-IR stand for?
What does HOMA-IR stand for?
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Why can waist circumference measurement be favored over BMI in certain assessments?
Why can waist circumference measurement be favored over BMI in certain assessments?
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The study's author(s) suggest that additional measurements may be required for understanding what?
The study's author(s) suggest that additional measurements may be required for understanding what?
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What is a suggested focus for the prevention and treatment of obesity?
What is a suggested focus for the prevention and treatment of obesity?
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What factors are associated with the characterization of metabolically healthy obesity?
What factors are associated with the characterization of metabolically healthy obesity?
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Which of the following best describes the findings regarding a subgroup of obese individuals?
Which of the following best describes the findings regarding a subgroup of obese individuals?
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Which parameter is NOT typically associated with metabolically healthy obesity?
Which parameter is NOT typically associated with metabolically healthy obesity?
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What is the consequence of recognizing individual differences in metabolic responses to obesity?
What is the consequence of recognizing individual differences in metabolic responses to obesity?
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What chronic diseases are suggested to be linked to obesity?
What chronic diseases are suggested to be linked to obesity?
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The phrase 'metabolically healthy obesity' suggests that some obese individuals might...
The phrase 'metabolically healthy obesity' suggests that some obese individuals might...
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Research suggests which of the following about obesity epidemic trends?
Research suggests which of the following about obesity epidemic trends?
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What key characteristic might distinguish metabolically healthy individuals from the general obese population?
What key characteristic might distinguish metabolically healthy individuals from the general obese population?
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What approach does the research suggest for addressing the obesity epidemic?
What approach does the research suggest for addressing the obesity epidemic?
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What characterizes metabolically healthy obesity according to recent studies?
What characterizes metabolically healthy obesity according to recent studies?
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Which anthropometric measurement has larger variation among obese individuals when assessing insulin resistance?
Which anthropometric measurement has larger variation among obese individuals when assessing insulin resistance?
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How does waist-to-hip ratio relate to BMI in the assessment of obesity?
How does waist-to-hip ratio relate to BMI in the assessment of obesity?
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What is a significant outcome related to plots of insulin resistance versus BMI?
What is a significant outcome related to plots of insulin resistance versus BMI?
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What method is used to assess insulin resistance in the context described?
What method is used to assess insulin resistance in the context described?
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What does the variability in insulin resistance indicate when considering BMI and fat distribution?
What does the variability in insulin resistance indicate when considering BMI and fat distribution?
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Which aspect of metabolic health is most directly correlated with waist circumference over BMI?
Which aspect of metabolic health is most directly correlated with waist circumference over BMI?
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What is a likely limitation of using BMI as a singular measure for health in obese individuals?
What is a likely limitation of using BMI as a singular measure for health in obese individuals?
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What is an important consideration when defining sub-groups of obese individuals in studies?
What is an important consideration when defining sub-groups of obese individuals in studies?
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What should be acknowledged while summarizing evidence from prospective cohort studies?
What should be acknowledged while summarizing evidence from prospective cohort studies?
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Study Notes
Metabolically Healthy Obesity
- Individuals with metabolically healthy obesity do not have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than non-obese individuals.
- Despite the deleterious metabolic effects of obesity, individuals with metabolically healthy obesity are protected from complications.
- The worldwide increase in type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer is linked to the obesity epidemic.
Key Parameters Defining Metabolically Healthy Obesity
- Waist Circumference: While BMI and waist circumference are strongly related, waist circumference may be more informative in identifying metabolic risk in normal weight and moderately obese individuals.
- Physical Fitness: Obese individuals who are physically fit have a lower risk of mortality compared to obese individuals who are unfit.
- Insulin Resistance: Insulin resistance, measured by HOMA-IR, is strongly associated with BMI but varies significantly among obese individuals.
- Other Metabolic Risk Factors: Factors like lipid profiles, blood pressure, inflammation, and physical fitness can contribute to understanding metabolically healthy obesity.
Evidence from Prospective Studies
- Studies have shown that obese individuals with a metabolically healthy phenotype have lower mortality risk compared to obese individuals with a metabolically unhealthy phenotype.
Key Studies and Findings
- Studies using insulin resistance: Found that individuals with high insulin resistance (HOMA-IR ≥ 2.5) had a higher mortality and cardiovascular disease risk compared to those with lower insulin resistance.
- Studies using cardiorespiratory fitness: Showed that obese individuals with good cardiorespiratory fitness had lower mortality and cardiovascular disease risk compared to obese individuals with poor fitness.
Figure 2
- Shows the relationship between BMI, waist circumference, and insulin resistance.
- Illustrates that while waist circumference and BMI are strongly related, insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) varies significantly at different BMI levels, even among individuals with morbid obesity.
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This quiz explores the concept of metabolically healthy obesity and its implications for cardiovascular risk. It highlights key parameters such as waist circumference, physical fitness, and insulin resistance that help define this condition. Understand how these factors contribute to a lower risk of mortality among certain obese individuals.
