 The obesity epidemic has led to a enormous increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus T2D, dyslipidemia and cardiovascular events. Particularly South Asians, who comprise 15 of the world population, are at increased risk of developing a disadvantageous metabolic phenotype and these diseases. Moreover, T2D occurs at a younger age and at a lower BMI when compared to white Caucasians. Recent research has shown that South Asians not only have a lower energy expenditure than their Caucasian counterparts, but also less active brown adipose tissue BAT. 