How Strongly Is Body Fat Related To Ethnicity?
I have read studies where they show that certain ethicities are predisposed to higher levels of body fat. Is that true? If so, how hard would it be for say a Chinese or Indian or Mexican or Arab in his late 20s to reduce body fat compared to a black or white person?
It would be great if people post their ethnicity and their body fat percentage — especially those who have managed to reduce it.
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This is an interesting question. Not only might body fat be something that is pre-determined by ethnic background, so is bone structure. Blacks tend to have heavier bones as do Irish while the more fair-skinned blonds of Scandinavia having lighter bones and the orientals having the lightest bones. This contributes to differences in BMI as well as who tends to be better in what sports, who is more apt to suffer from osteoporosis, etc.
The whole point is for each person to be the healthiest that they can within their own body type. If one is destined to be pear-shaped, the best they can hope for is to be a toned, smaller pear shape and so forth. You really cannot totally change your body shape. At best, you can create the best toned and healthiest body of that shape.
So stop worrying and watch what you eat, exercise and be the best that YOU can be.
Those who are wondering about being too unattractive but think niceness will win over.
You know what, most people are too polite. You will not get a lady until you go to the gym. Large butts are a real turn off for most girls. Trust me, men care about looks, and so do girls. You know, a good heart is only good after good looks exist. Otherwise, you will just have good friends. I just LJBF my good warmhearted but not so physically attractive friend, while I am dating a much more attractive, but not as compassionate man. I am accepting the fact that my nice friend will finish last.
I dont think so, its all genetics.
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if u keep all ethnicity in one place and give healthy food,the shape would be the same.
when become fat,Caucasian becomes pears shape and Asians become apple shape.