What Does Recent Research Suggest About the Relationships Between Weight

Question

What does recent research suggest about the relationships between weight and health risks?
A) People of normal weights have the lowest health risks.
B) People who are moderately obese have the highest health risks.
C) People who are slightly overweight have the lowest health risks.
D) People who are underweight have the highest health risks.

Accepted Answer

Recent research suggests that people who are slightly overweight may have lower health risks compared to those who are underweight or even of normal weight, possibly due to factors like better nutritional reserves and muscle mass.