Part 3: Eat More, Weigh less

Physically active individuals generally consume more calories per kg of body mass than sedentary counterparts. The extra energy required for exercise accounts for the larger caloric intake. Paradoxically, the most active men and women, who eat more on a daily basis, weigh less than those who exercise at a lower total caloric expenditure.

Thus, regular exercise allows a person to "eat more yet weigh less" while maintaining a lower percentage of body fat , despite the age-related tendency toward weight gain. Physically active persons maintain a lighter and leaner body and a healthier heart disease risk profile, despite intake of the typical Malaysian diet.