Research in obese people seems to show that there is less susceptibility to health problems provided that the excess body fat is distributed around which of these areas?

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Research has shown that excess body fat distributed in the hips and thighs (pear-shaped) is less harmful to health compared to excess fat in the stomach area (apple-shaped). Hip and thigh fat may even have protective effects against certain health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Research in Obese People Seems to Show That There Is