An elevated body fat percentage is associated with an increased risk for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and many cancers. Studies show even mild to moderately elevated body fat percentage can increase health risks significantly, and that the incidence of elevations in blood pressure and blood glucose often begin prior to the development of “obesity.” Additionally, a higher body fat content disrupts regulation of hormones that control hunger and satiety, so the higher our body fat is, the more likely we are to be hungry and the harder it becomes to lose weight. This compounds the health risks further.
