Over the past 40 years, the number of obese people worldwide has tripled
However, a review article published on September 20 in the journal iScience ("Intersection Science") of Cell Press showed that increasing physical activity and strengthening physical fitness seem to be more important than weight loss in terms of maintaining health and reducing the risk of death.
"We want people to know that fat can also be healthy.
One of the authors of the article, Siddhartha Angadi of the University of Virginia, said: "This is especially important when you consider the physical reality of obesity
Obesity is associated with many health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and bone and joint problems
Current public health guidelines recommend that adults perform 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (equivalent to walking at a leisure to brisk pace) or 75-150 minutes of high-intensity physical activity (equivalent to jogging or running) per week.
"But it is important to note that the benefits of exercise depend on the quantity.
Take a walk In the review, the authors also cited a recent study that compared the reduction in mortality caused by weight loss with the reduction in mortality associated with increased physical activity or cardiorespiratory health
The authors also studied the reduction in cardiovascular disease risk markers associated with weight loss or increased physical activity
On the other hand, researchers also acknowledge the limitations of existing research, including that the field relies heavily on epidemiological research, and these studies cannot determine causality
"However, in general, these epidemiological studies show why meta-analysis is useful,
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