Question

Lawrence notices that most of his body fat is accumulated around his mid-section. his dietitian calls this "upper-body obesity" or "android obesity." the dietitian explains that this body fat distribution is more dangerous from a health standpoint than having fat accumulated around the lower portion of his body. why is upper-body or android obesity more dangerous than lower-body or gynoid obesity?

Answer 1

The fat from abdominal fat cells goes directly to the small intestine, bypassing the stomach and causing diarrhea and inadequate nutrient absorption making the Upper-body or android obesity is more dangerous than lower body obesity. This type of obesity is more common in men.