British fat -- and malnourished
British health officials are finding a new twist on the obesity crisis -- overweight people who are undernourished, according to an Associated Press article.
Experts say the poor state of the average British diet -- often high in fat, salt and calories, but low on nutrition -- means malnutrition is a problem even though food is plentiful.
"You can't always tell if a person is malnourished with your eyes," said Dr. Marinos Elia, a professor of clinical nutrition and metabolism at Southampton University. "People may be eating too much food, but they may not be eating enough fruits and vegetables."
Are you malnourished? Check out the full article and see what makes a person undernourished.
-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com
