Metabolically obese, non-obese (MONO): Study finding
Metabolically obese,
non-obese(MONO) was defined as individuals with Body Mass Index(BMI) range
18.5-29.9 kg.m² and metabolic syndrome. Well known obesity placing
individual at high risk for chronic disease. The non-obese individuals could
have metabolic disorders that are typically associated with elevated BMI,
placing them at elevated risk for chronic disease as well.
Based on (Lee et
al., 2017) study on Metabolic syndrome
among non-obese adults in the teaching profession in Melaka, Malaysia, among
1168 teachers included in the study, the prevalence of MONO was 17.7%. It is
found that MONO prevalence was higher among males, Indians, and older
participants and inversely associated with sleep duration. Besides, metabolic
syndrome was also more prevalent among those with central obesity, regardless
they were normal or overweight. Those with BMI 27.5-29.9 kg/m²
have the highness odds of metabolic syndrome compared with BMI 18.5-22.9 kg/m². It
shown that those with BMI ≥23.0 kg/m² had significantly higher odds of
metabolic syndrome even the BMI is normal.
Therefore, the healthcare
professionals and physicians should start to screen non-obese individuals for metabolic
risk factors. It is recommended individual with central obesity and BMI ≥23.0
kg/m²
to screen for metabolic risk factors as early prevention of chronic disease and
start to reduce waist circumference and achieve BMI ≤23. 0 kg/m² through
healthy diet and physical activity.
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