Risks of Low Body Fat

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Hi folks:

Here is a second request for input: A couple of people lately,

including my dentist, have made a point the validity of which I have

no clue, and input would be appreciated.

When they note that I am losing weight they have said that people who

become seriously ill need sufficient fat stores to draw on to enable

the body to fuel a prompt recovery.

I have no idea whether this makes any sense or not. I do know that

on the two occasions in my life when I was fairly seriously sick in

hospital, each time in the first week I lost fifteen pounds of

weight, presumably from fat stores.

I realize that people on CRON tend to get sick a lot less than

others. I also realize that if one is sick enough to be an in-

patient in hospital one is likely to be infused with nutrients

through an IV, so is there really any danger of running short of

fuel, or of any other problems, because your body fat is at CRON

levels?

Again, any input will be most welcome. Thanks.

Rodney.