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While weight fluctuations in men can be perfectly normal, if they are significant or unexpected it may be cause for concern, according to an expert.
Weight fluctuations of five pounds are more are uncommon among men. Experts explain common sudden weight gain causes, what to do, and when to see a doctor. 12 Common Causes of Sudden Weight Gain
Fat loss refers to a decrease in body fat mass specifically, while weight loss encompasses any reduction in overall body weight, including water weight and muscle mass, says Routhenstein.
Excess or reduced body weight is regarded as an indicator of determining a person's health, with body volume measurement providing an extra dimension by calculating the distribution of body weight. Average adult human weight varies by continent, from about 60 kg (130 lb) in Asia and Africa to about 80 kg (180 lb) in North America, with men on ...
Smoking has a significant effect on an individual's weight. Those who quit smoking gain an average of 4.4 kilograms (9.7 lb) for men and 5.0 kilograms (11.0 lb) for women over ten years. [156] However, changing rates of smoking have had little effect on the overall rates of obesity. [157]
In 2008, the first prevalence of US adults above 20 years was published, based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys from 1999 to 2004, finding that 24% of normal-weight adults were metabolically abnormal; on the other hand 49% of overweight adults and 68% of obese adults were metabolically abnormal.
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[7] [39] Older men show android fat distributions more often than younger men [40] which may be due to lifestyle changes, or hormonal changes related to age. [41] Older adults have a greater waist-to-hip ratio than young adults which indicates high levels of android fat in older adults.