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Fat: The Most Deadly Enemy It's a fact that fat is killing us. Heart disease, exacerbated by a diet too high in cholesterol, is a high killer. Dietary fat contributes to diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney dysfunction and gall bladder disorders, as well as cancer of the colon, uterus, prostate and breast. If that isn't enough to scare you, consider the fact that obesity with its multilayers of midriff, cottage-cheese thighs and turkey-gobbler necks is ugly. Ever since the liberalization of Indian economy, more and more Indians have been exposed to the glamorous consumerist society of the west and a progressively higher number to gullible people are falling prey to the fast food culture. This, coupled with the comfort loving lifestyle of the upper and upper middle class, has led to a whole generation of chubby people. Still harbouring the image of the jolly fat man? Well, blubber not only makes you physically ugly, but also psychologically disadvantaged. Studies have shown that fat people on an average drop out of school sooner and earn less money than their thinner counterparts. Fat women are less likely to marry. For an athlete, fat are not only a health risk, but also a serious deterrent to performance. Excess weight contributes to joint problems, slows a person down and dramatically lowers endurance. Even in sports such as weightlifting, where it has long been believed that bodyweight provides a leverage advantage, new studies show that pound-for-pound, leaner weightlifters are stronger than heavyweights. Related Items:
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