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Relationship between positive energy balance, an expanded adipose tissue (obesity), insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. A chronic positive energy balance results in an expanded adipose tissue, i.e., obesity and is associated with insulin resistance and the development of serious disorders including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and disorders of coagulation and fibrinolysis which are all independent risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease.
