Liver Fat Content, Not Body Weight, Determines Health Outcomes in Children With Obesity: Israeli Research Findings

Sep 29, 2025 02:48 pm CST

New research from Tel Aviv University reveals that liver fat percentage, not body weight, is the critical factor determining which children with obesity will develop serious health conditions. The study found children with metabolically unhealthy obesity had more than twice the liver fat compared to those who remained healthy despite excess weight, suggesting targeted dietary interventions may protect liver health regardless of weight loss.