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Sanjay Kalra¹, Saurabh Arora², Nitin Kapoor³

¹Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, India.

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Hidden obesity, characterized by increased body fat despite a normal body mass index, is a growing concern. This condition, common in South Asians, requires targeted attention from policymakers and healthcare providers.

Keywords:

Barophenotypic characterization, normal weight obesity, obesity, overweight, hidden hunger

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Public Health
Nutritional Science

Background:

Normal weight obesity, or increased adiposity without a corresponding increase in body mass index (BMI), is a growing health concern.
This condition, termed "hidden obesity," poses diagnostic challenges as it is not reflected in traditional BMI measurements.
The prevalence of hidden obesity is particularly high in certain populations, such as South Asians.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose the term "hidden obesity" to raise awareness and facilitate research into this condition.
To introduce simple diagnostic tools for identifying individuals with increased adiposity despite a normal BMI.
To highlight the public health implications of hidden obesity, especially in vulnerable populations.

Main Methods:

Literature review and conceptualization of the term "hidden obesity."
Description of anthropometric and body composition methods for assessing adiposity.
Discussion of diagnostic criteria for suspecting and confirming hidden obesity.

Main Results:

The term "hidden obesity" effectively captures the concept of normal weight obesity.
Simple tools, including waist circumference and body composition analysis, can aid in diagnosis.
Hidden obesity is a common phenotype in the South Asian population.

Conclusions:

"Hidden obesity" provides a more accessible and attention-grabbing term for normal weight obesity.
Early identification and intervention strategies are crucial for managing hidden obesity.
Further research is needed to understand the long-term health consequences and effective management of hidden obesity, particularly in high-prevalence populations.