EP28: Skinny Fat, Serious Risk: The "Normal Weight" Warning

Ever met someone who's slim, or "normal weight," but has a persistent belly pouch? This is often called "skinny fat." New research warns this "normal weight obesity" is far more dangerous than we thought. Stop staring at the scale! Your waistline might be sending a silent alarm. Let's see what the science says. References： Fourman, L. T., Awwad, A., Gutiérrez-Sacristán, A., Dash, C. A., Johnson, J. E., Thistle, A. K., … & Grinspoon, S. K. (2025). Implications of a New Obesity Definition Among the All of Us Cohort. JAMA Network Open, 8(10), e2537619. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.37619 Ahmed, K. Y., Aychiluhm, S. B., Thapa, S., Tegegne, T. K., Ketema, D. B., Kassa, Z. Y., … & Ross, A. G. (2025). Cardiometabolic Outcomes Among Adults With Abdominal Obesity and Normal Body Mass Index. JAMA Network Open, 8(10), e2537942. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.37942 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn