It’s Not Just Weight—What Excess Body Fat Is Doing Inside the Body |Part 1–Cancer Prevention Series.

Описание: When we talk about weight and cancer, this is not about six-packs, trendy diets, quick weight loss tricks, or body shaming.
In this video, we explore what the American Cancer Society (ACS) actually means when it recommends:
👉 “Keep your weight within a healthy range and avoid weight gain during adult life.”
Why is maintaining a healthy weight such a powerful cancer prevention step?
Because excess body fat is not just about appearance — it is biologically active tissue.
It affects: Hormones (including estrogen) Insulin levels Chronic inflammation Gut microbiome Long-term cancer risk In this video, we discuss:
✔️ What “excess body fat” really means
✔️ Why slow weight gain over years matters
✔️ BMI, waist circumference, and risk markers
✔️ Visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat
✔️ The 13 cancers linked to excess body weight
✔️ Why this is about long-term health — not trend dieting
This is Part 1 of the Cancer Prevention Series, based on the four key pillars recommended by the American Cancer Society.
🎯 Key Message: Healthy weight is not about perfection. It’s about preventing gradual fat gain over adult life and understanding what’s happening inside the body.
📚 Based on: American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Guidelines World Health Organization (BMI classifications)
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