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Fitness better health indicator than weight, UVA doc says

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The article from WHSV discusses insights from Dr. Christopher Schanck, a UVA Health physician, who emphasizes that fitness is a more significant health indicator than weight. Dr. Schanck highlights that while weight is often used as a measure of health, it does not account for muscle mass, bone density, or overall fitness levels. He explains that individuals can be overweight yet metabolically healthy if they maintain good cardiovascular fitness. The article also touches on how focusing solely on weight can lead to unhealthy behaviors like crash dieting, which might not improve health outcomes. Instead, Dr. Schanck advocates for regular physical activity, balanced diet, and overall lifestyle changes to enhance health, regardless of one's weight.

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