Defining Metabolically Healthy Obesity

Exploring the complexities of defining health in relation to obesity, the chapter delves into the concept of metabolically healthy obesity and the controversies surrounding it. It discusses the correlation between BMI, waist circumference, and mortality risk, highlighting the challenges of categorizing individuals with elevated BMIs as metabolically healthy. The chapter also examines the criteria for metabolic syndrome and the importance of considering various factors in determining health outcomes in individuals with obesity.