Obesity may increase the risk of osteoporosis

摘要

OVERWEIGHT and obesity have many risks, but osteoporosis has not traditionally been considered to be one of them. While no one would have advised a person to become overweight to reduce the risk of fragile bones, being thin was nevertheless considered a risk. However, the findings of new research indicate that excessive liver and muscle fat, as well as fat round the middle, are detrimental to bone.