Nearly four million people weighing a ‘normal’ amount could unknowingly be at risk of obesity-related conditions.
A study conducted by nutrition expert Dr Margaret Ashwell on behalf of Lloyds pharmacy explored obesity data from the latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey, taking waist circumference measurements into account.
It found that 3.6 million people with a ‘normal’ body mass index (BMI) could still face problems such as diabetes and heart disease, due to their central fat distribution. As many as 35% of men and 14% of women not considered technically overweight may be at risk.
