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Metabolic Phenotypes

Meaning

Metabolic Phenotypes are distinct, observable sets of physiological and biochemical characteristics that define an individual’s unique metabolic state, resulting from the complex interaction of their genetic background, environmental exposures, and specific lifestyle choices. These phenotypes, which include classifications such as “metabolically healthy obese” or “metabolically unhealthy normal weight,” offer a more nuanced and prognostically relevant assessment of disease risk than traditional anthropometric measures alone. They represent quantifiable differences in energy expenditure and hormonal sensitivity.