70% of Americans are Obese

[Bible_Belt]

Almost 70% of US adults would be deemed obese based on new definition, study finds

Medical experts have called for new way to more accurately measure obesity, although definition has yet to be adopted

www.theguardian.com

 

[Fortune_favors_the_bold]

What's the problem just like they made sub optimal test levels and a low IQ within range, they can do the same with obesity by increasing the upper limit.

Let's ask big pharma and see which one they need to sell more crap.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

Well...somewhat of a misnomer since BMI is essentially worthless.

When I had around 10% BF and a full set of abs, I was considered "obese" by BMI.

Any measuring tool that doesn't differentiate between fat weight and lean body weight is worthless.

Clearly for people who don't work out and are high on BMI, that is valid. Not always so much for people who are gym goers.

But I suspect it would be no more than 10% falling into that category so probably still at least 60% of Americans, which is way too high.