Obese kids who eat a lot of sugary foods and white bread tend to have worse insulin resistance—even if they’re not more overweight than other obese kids.

Kids who eat a lot of sugary foods and white bread tend to have worse insulin resistance—even if they’re not more overweight than other kids.

Kids with fat around their middle are more likely to have inflammation and insulin resistance—even if they eat well or poorly—showing that where you store fat matters more than just how much you weigh.

Obese kids with lower levels of a hormone called adiponectin tend to have worse insulin resistance, even if they have the same amount of body fat as other kids.

Kids with higher levels of a natural body protein called adiponectin tend to handle sugar better, even if they’re overweight.

Different groups of people—like kids, women, and people from different ethnic backgrounds—break down carbs in different ways, so one-size-fits-all diets don’t work well for managing weight; we need custom nutrition plans for each group.