>Hi Sam
>I hope the question is serious.
>Swimmers actually do have a higher body fat level than runner or cyclists.
>It's a know fact that swimmers are generally "big eaters".
>See
http://www.sportsci.org/news/compeat/fat.html for additional information about the "body fat mystery" swimmers are experiencing.
>Another theory although not proved is, that the body is protecting himself from loosing body temperature by building up the body fat level (sounds convincing to me).
>BTW: I don't know how old your nephew is, but if he's in his teens and doesn't have problems with his weight (nowadays that's often the case..), I don't recommend dieting unless supervised by a professional. It's better to eat "healthy" food (I consider fast food as not healthy).
Thanks Bruno.
Yes it was a serious question and thanks for you input. You sound very knowledgable.
Thanks again.
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