iScience: Focus on obesity-related health issues rather than weight loss

Over the past 40 years, the number of obese people worldwide has tripled

"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.

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,