Research in obese people seems to show that there is less susceptibility to health problems provided that the excess body fat is distributed around the ____.

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Research suggests that excess body fat stored around the hips and thighs (known as a "pear-shaped" body) may be less harmful to health compared to excess body fat stored around the stomach (known as an "apple-shaped" body). This is because abdominal fat is more metabolically active and has been linked to a higher risk of several health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Meanwhile, hip and thigh fat has been associated with a lower risk of these health problems. However, it is important to note that carrying excess body fat of any kind can still increase the risk of various health problems and it is always recommended to maintain a healthy body weight.

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