article_snippet.sent: Scientists at University of Sheffield have identified six different types of obese person (file image)
article_snippet.sent: There are six different types of obese person, scientists have today revealed.
article_snippet.sent: The distinction, scientists hope, will allow for tailor-made treatments to help different obese people combat different obese people weight.
article_snippet.sent: Researchers at University of Sheffield Sheffield analysed people with a body mass index of 30 or more - a recognised measure of obesity.
article_snippet.sent: Researchers at the University of Sheffield found obese people fall into one of six categories: .
article_snippet.sent: Scientists at Sheffield University said Scientists at Sheffield University findings suggest that clinicians and policy makers should not target obese people as a whole, rather treat obese people according to the 'type' of obese person obese people are.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Mark Green, who led the study, said: 'Policies designed to tackle obesity and encourage healthier lifestyles often target individuals just because individuals are obese. '
article_snippet.sent: BMI has long been used to measure individuals in terms of individuals height and weight, but does not account for variation across other factors such as health, demographic and behavioural characteristics.
article_snippet.sent: The scientists said The scientists findings suggest that clinicians and policy makers should not target obese people as a whole, rather treat obese people according to the 'type' of obese person obese people are.
article_snippet.sent: Researchers said health professionals should assess what group obese patients might fall into and treat group obese patients accordingly.
highlights_snippet.sent: University of Sheffield study found six different type of obese person .
  