Eating and dieting differences in men and women

The reasons for the different eating behaviours and the different attitudes towards nutrition can be found in psychological and socio-cultural factors. Prevalence of obesity is similar between the sexes, men are however more frequently overweight. Typically their body fat is distributed viscerally, which is associated with a higher risk of associated diseases. On the other hand visceral body fat can be reduced more easily and the potential benefits of weight loss are higher in people with visceral fat distribution.