Thin Outside+Fat Inside=Unhealthy
Someone who appears to be thin may have a large amount of fat internally (TOFI). The fat infiltrates the liver, underused muscles and wraprs around organs like the pancreas.
TOFIs are at high risk of insulin resistance, to the same degree as someone who is obese. That puts such slim individuals of diseases associated with obesity such as diabetese melliluts and heart disease. What a shocker!
So what causes TOFI?
Internal fat is measured by MRI scanning. The fat is seen as yellow in the image, which is of a 28-year old sedentary male who eats healthily.
TOFI is associated with lack of activity. Controlled food intake will results in low subcutaneous (skin) fat thickness. However, only exercise will eliminate internal fat.
It is not important to just look thin. Regular exercise is essential for optimal health.
Source: Associated Content