The “Fat-but-Fit” paradigm [
[1]
] is supported by accumulating research [
2
,
3
] demonstrating that meeting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) guidelines
(≥150 min/week [
[4]
]) may help to counteract cardiovascular consequences (e.g., elevated inflammation)
associated with being overweight and obesity. In alignment with this, overweight or
obese individuals who are fit/active tend to have morbidity and mortality rates that
are at least as low, and in some cases lower, than normal weight individuals who are
unfit/inactive [
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Physical activity guidelines for Americans.
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/
Date: October 2008
[5]
].Keywords
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Publication history
Published online: September 22, 2015
Accepted:
September 21,
2015
Received:
August 14,
2015
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