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Physical fitness mitigates obesity-related CV risk while weight control better targets metabolic risk factors.
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Jung et al. (2016) conducted a review in Obesity. Exercise intervention / Physical fitness vs. Weight loss / Body fatness was evaluated. Physical fitness is crucial for preventing obesity-related cardiovascular risk factors, while body composition and weight control are more important for preventing metabolic risk factors.
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