Living at high altitude may help ward off obesity

Living at high altitude may help ward off obesity

Children seem to be less likely to be obese if they live at high altitude, which may be due to its effect on metabolism and appetite

Living at High Altitudes Could Help Combat Obesity

Research reveals obesity rates among children in Colombia’s hilly capital, Bogotá Guillermo Legaria/Getty Images A study involving over 4 million children in Colombia suggests that living at high altitudes may help in preventing obesity. This outcome is consistent with existing research. Higher altitudes are thought to reduce obesity, potentially due to increased energy expenditure at [...] The post Living at High Altitudes Could Help Combat Obe…