The Academic Minute
The Academic Minute
Geoff Ball, University of Alberta – Metabolically Healthy ObesityGeoff Ball, University of Alberta – Metabolically Healthy Obesity
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Geoff Ball, University of Alberta – Metabolically Healthy ObesityGeoff Ball, University of Alberta – Metabolically Healthy Obesity

UAlberta research shows: a study of 181 children with obesity aged eight to 17 years old showed that up to a third could be classified as “metabolically healthy,” meaning they’re not imminently at risk of developing insulin resistance—a precursor to Type

UAlberta research shows: a study of 181 children with obesity aged eight to 17 years old showed that up to a third could be classified as “metabolically healthy,” meaning they’re not imminently at risk of developing insulin resistance—a precursor to Type 2 diabetes—high blood pressure, high cholesterol or other obesity-related diseases. This study was originally […]

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