Defining Metabolically Healthy Obesity: Role of Dietary and Lifestyle Factors

Categories: Dietary Studies, Healthy Obesity, Metabolic Health, Physical Activity/Exercise

Type Article

Journal Article

Authors

C. M. Phillips; C. Dillon; J. M. Harrington; V. J. C. McCarthy; P. M. Kearney; A. P. Fitzgerald; I. J. Perry

Year of publication

2013

Publication/Journal

PLoS ONE

Volume

Issue

Abstract

Background:There is a current lack of consensus on defining metabolically healthy obesity (MHO). Limited data on dietary and lifestyle factors and MHO exist. The aim of this study is to compare the prevalence, dietary factors and lifestyle behaviours of metabolically healthy and unhealthy obese and non-obese subjects according to different metabolic health criteria.Method:Cross-sectional sample of 1,008 men and 1,039 women aged 45-74 years participated in the study. Participants were classified as obese (BMI ≥30kg/m2) and non-obese (BMI