Tag: Sarcopenic obesity

According to the World Health Organization, obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. While this definition centers on excess fat, body mass index (BMI), a common tool for screening obesity, can't differentiate between muscle and fat. This critical distinction reveals that yes, it is possible to be obese and muscular simultaneously, a phenomenon that underscores the limitations of using BMI as a sole health indicator.

According to the American Medical Association, using BMI alone to assess health is an imperfect measure. When asking, **is it healthier to be skinny or muscular?**, the answer isn't about appearance, but about what's happening inside your body.