Have you heard of healthy obese? Wondering if there are healthy obese people too?

Research shows that so-called 'metabolically healthy' obese people are still at higher risk of cardiovascular disease events such as heart failure or stroke than normal weight people.

As Indiatimes repots, Dr. Snehal Singh (MSc. Psychotherapy and Counselling), Healthians has debunked obesity myths and has unveiled few facts:

Myth 1: I am a healthy obese.

Fact - The concept of healthy obese does not seem to be true. Can people who are obese be considered healthy, if they do not have any health problems? If your weight is much more than required, it does increase your risk of obesity and other lifestyle problems. Also, an active and physically fine looking person may have many underlying health conditions that are causing obesity.

Myth 2: Chubby children have baby fat, will outgrow it

Fact - Chubbiness in children needs to be dealt with properly and timely to prevent obesity in children. Nearly half of obese children can become obese adults. An appropriate diet and active lifestyle is important even for children to stay fit and healthy.

Myth 3: Breastfeeding protects kids against obesity

Fact - Breastfeeding has great health benefits for the baby and the mother. However, obesity can result if other causes of obesity are present in the child, whether breastfed or not. Taking necessary steps in time is important.

Myth 4: Eating more causes weight gain

Fact - It is not the quantity but the quality of food that matters. Also, the fact is that even starving and skipping meals can cause obesity. Timely meals, type of foods and the portion size plays a major role in fighting obesity. People, who consume fat burning foods, eat more often and yet lose weight. A balance between what you eat and what you burn is important.

Myth 5: Obesity is hereditary, so blame your genes if you are obese

Fact - Genetics can be a contributing factor, but your lifestyle says it all. You are obese not because obesity runs in the family but because no one runs in the family. Healthy lifestyle can debunk this myth.