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A larger bottom ‘could be good for your health
It is a source of misery for many, but scientists now say that having a larger bottom could be good for health.Deposits of fat around the thighs and the bottom could protect against disease like heart disease and diabetes, scientists believe.
Researchers say the fat reduces the effect of a harmful protein, which can trigger inflammation and illness.
They believe that it could mean that curvier celebrities, like Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé, are healthier role models for women than skinny models.
Scientists have previously warned of the dangers of accumulating fat around the tummy, which doctors say can be as important as obesity in affecting health.
Dr Konstantinos Manolopoulos, from the University of Oxford, who carried out the review of research, said: “The fat around our thighs and hips is different to the fat we accumulate around our tummy.
“There is ‘good’ fat and ‘bad’ fat – just like there is good and bad cholesterol.
“The cells in lower body fat work differently from the cells in upper body fat – so it could be said that celebrities like J-Lo are better role models for women’s health than supermodels who have much less lower body fat.”
High levels of this type of fat around the bottom and thighs have been linked to lower levels of heart problems and lower cholesterol, according to the study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
The team behind the review called for more research to test the effect of increasing the amount of the fat, called gluteofemoral fat, on health.
They add: “Body fat distribution is a major determinant of metabolic health and gluteofemoral (fat) exerts specific functional properties that are associated with an improved … cardiovascular risk profile.
“The protective properties of gluteofemoral fat have been confirmed in large population studies.”
The fat reduces the effect of harmful proteins, called cytokines, which can lead to inflammation and illness.
Obesity is calculated using the Body Mass Index (BMI), a ratio of weight in comparison to height.
A BMI score is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by their height in metres squared.
A score of between 18 and 25 is considered normal, while 25 to 30 is overweight, 30 to 40 obese and over 40 morbidly obese.
never had a big arse but have a big gob :lol:
At last scientists talkin some sense :D
@kent f OBE wrote:
never had a big arse but have a big gob :lol:
That Doesn’t Matter, Us Men, Will Shove It Anywhere!!
I Seen The Headline On MSN News, But Didn’t Bother Looking.. Although,.. I Have Heard, That Men Are Attracted To Womens Backsides, Unaware That The Main Reason Is To Do With Child-Bearing!
@reason wrote:
At last scientists talkin some sense :D
Makes A Change..
Should We Have Another Go At Finding A Cure For Cancer..
No, I Want To See How Many Fruit Pastilles It Takes To Choke An Owl..
@woohoo wrote:
@reason wrote:
At last scientists talkin some sense :D
Makes A Change..
Should We Have Another Go At Finding A Cure For Cancer..
No, I Want To See How Many Fruit Pastilles It Takes To Choke An Owl..
And no doubt the fruit pastilles will be stuck up the owls rissole,just to make for a more in depth study
hmmmmm I have a rather small backside… best get meself down to Maccy D’s and chomp on a few burgers :roll:
@Velvet 1 wrote:
hmmmmm I have a rather small backside… best get meself down to Maccy D’s and chomp on a few burgers :roll:
Most of the women here in wales must have had the same idea as you!
You’re Safe.. :lol:
@pete wrote:
A larger bottom ‘could be good for your health
It is a source of misery for many, but scientists now say that having a larger bottom could be good for health.Deposits of fat around the thighs and the bottom could protect against disease like heart disease and diabetes, scientists believe.
Researchers say the fat reduces the effect of a harmful protein, which can trigger inflammation and illness.
They believe that it could mean that curvier celebrities, like Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé, are healthier role models for women than skinny models.
Scientists have previously warned of the dangers of accumulating fat around the tummy, which doctors say can be as important as obesity in affecting health.
Dr Konstantinos Manolopoulos, from the University of Oxford, who carried out the review of research, said: “The fat around our thighs and hips is different to the fat we accumulate around our tummy.
“There is ‘good’ fat and ‘bad’ fat – just like there is good and bad cholesterol.
“The cells in lower body fat work differently from the cells in upper body fat – so it could be said that celebrities like J-Lo are better role models for women’s health than supermodels who have much less lower body fat.”
High levels of this type of fat around the bottom and thighs have been linked to lower levels of heart problems and lower cholesterol, according to the study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
The team behind the review called for more research to test the effect of increasing the amount of the fat, called gluteofemoral fat, on health.
They add: “Body fat distribution is a major determinant of metabolic health and gluteofemoral (fat) exerts specific functional properties that are associated with an improved … cardiovascular risk profile.
“The protective properties of gluteofemoral fat have been confirmed in large population studies.”
The fat reduces the effect of harmful proteins, called cytokines, which can lead to inflammation and illness.
Obesity is calculated using the Body Mass Index (BMI), a ratio of weight in comparison to height.
A BMI score is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by their height in metres squared.
A score of between 18 and 25 is considered normal, while 25 to 30 is overweight, 30 to 40 obese and over 40 morbidly obese.
Cheers Pete!!! That’s my tomorrow’s lesson taken care of!!! Got a lesson plan???
The bmi can be deceptive if you have someone with a high muscle to fat ratio they may not be classed as being overweight, and do remember that the bmi calculation is for adults only, children have to be calculated differently.
Are you an apple or a pear?
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