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I want to know what is the difference between being thick and being fat?

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Thick vs fat: It may be the same thing, but people often use thick to refer to a muscular body type which is different from being fat. However, I have seen many patients who think they are just big boned or muscular, but when we analyze their bodies they are mostly composed of fat.

Dr Rinker agreed

Answered 8/3/2013

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