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【Central News Agency / Taipei, May 14】2012.05.15 08:11 am
There’s an English saying, "A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips," often dismissed as clichéd dieting advice. However, scientists at Oxford University have found some truth in it—or more accurately, "A moment on the lips, three hours on the waist."
According to a report on the UK’s *Daily Mail* website, fat from food begins accumulating around the waist within hours of consumption, much faster than previously believed.
Within just a few hours after a meal, the average person can gain the equivalent of 2 to 3 teaspoons of fat around their waist.
In other words, within three to four hours of eating, up to 2–3 teaspoons of fat from the meal may already start settling around the waist.
If more food is consumed shortly afterward, the fat deposits around the waist will grow thicker. Those who enjoy heavy dinners should take note—fat consumed later in the day is especially likely to accumulate around the waist.
Scientists found that fat initially gathers around the waist in the short term. However, if overeating continues without exercise, the same fat will eventually shift to the hips and thighs for long-term storage. This highlights the importance of eating in moderation and staying active.
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Study: A Moment's Indulgence Leads to A Thicker Waist in 3 Hours
There’s an English saying, "A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips," often dismissed as clichéd dieting advice. However, scientists at Oxford University have found some truth in it—or more accurately, "A moment on the lips, three hours on the waist."
According to a report on the UK’s *Daily Mail* website, fat from food begins accumulating around the waist within hours of consumption, much faster than previously believed.
Within just a few hours after a meal, the average person can gain the equivalent of 2 to 3 teaspoons of fat around their waist.
In other words, within three to four hours of eating, up to 2–3 teaspoons of fat from the meal may already start settling around the waist.
If more food is consumed shortly afterward, the fat deposits around the waist will grow thicker. Those who enjoy heavy dinners should take note—fat consumed later in the day is especially likely to accumulate around the waist.
Scientists found that fat initially gathers around the waist in the short term. However, if overeating continues without exercise, the same fat will eventually shift to the hips and thighs for long-term storage. This highlights the importance of eating in moderation and staying active.
Source: http://udn. com/ NEWS/ WORLD/ WOR4/ 7091719. shtml