5 Major Risk Factors

• Minimize simple carbohydrates and focus on getting most of your carbohydrates from whole grains, fruit, and vegetables.
• Include plenty of protein in your diet.
• Minimize sugary or high-calorie beverages like sodas, alcohol, and juices.

• Along with diet and exercise habits, poor sleep and too much stress can also contribute to increased body fat.
• Here are some do’s and don’ts that might help improve your body composition.
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• There is no specific workout or exercise that is known to reduce “skinny fat” body composition.
• Instead, look for a type of exercise you enjoy and make it a part of your weekly routine.

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• Follow a crash diet in an attempt to lose weight.
• Sleep fewer than 7 hours per night.
• Consume alcohol in large amounts, either at once or over a long period of time.
• Consume caffeine close to bedtime.
• Rely mostly on fast food for nutrition.

• Look for ways to minimize stress in your life and make time for stress-relieving activities .
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• Anyone can be considered “skinny fat.”
• Since the term is subjective, it’s hard to measure whether it’s more common in certain sexes / gender.

• “Skinny fat” doesn’t have a standardized definition and isn’t a medical term, so different people use the term in various ways.
• It’s usually used to refer to less muscle tone and strength as well as a relatively high body f...

• Everyone’s body is different. Some people are more genetically predisposed to have a higher body fat percentage and less muscle than others.
• Other factors like exercise and nutrition habits, age, a...

• Older adults may be at the highest risk of muscle loss and an increase in body fat, due to hormonal changes that make it more difficult to maintain muscle.
• Age-related muscle loss is call...

• Hormonal imbalances may contribute to increased body fat and changes in body fat storage.
• The medical term for someone who’s lean, BUT has a metabolic profile that puts them at risk of developing metabolic dise...