The Claim
In U.S. adults, higher physical activity levels and higher caloric intake relative to basal metabolic rate are both associated with the absence of metabolic syndrome, independent of total energy balance.
What the research says
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In U.S. adults, people who are more physically active and consume more calories relative to their basal metabolic rate are more likely to not have metabolic syndrome, even when their total calorie intake is similar to others.
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In U.S. adults, higher physical activity levels are associated with the absence of metabolic syndrome, while higher caloric intake relative to basal metabolic rate is also associated with the absence of metabolic syndrome, despite similar total energy balance, suggesting that metabolic health may be more closely linked to activity and energy partitioning than overall caloric restriction.
When a person is more active, their muscles use more glucose and fat for energy instead of storing them. This keeps blood sugar and fat levels low, which prevents the buildup of fat in the liver and around organs. Eating more calories relative to basic needs doesn't cause harm because the body burns those extra calories in muscles during activity, not as stored fat.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who don’t have metabolic syndrome tend to move more and eat more relative to their body’s basic needs, even though they burn the same total calories as those who do have it. This suggests being active and how you use your food matters more than just how many calories you eat.
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