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Major Nikon

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36. Actually the standards are based on the WHO

Wed Apr 27, 2016, 08:49 AM

Apr 2016

BMI does take into account the things you mentioned because each of those classes include a range of values, not just one, but it's not a perfect standard, just one that's easy to calculate and it works for the vast majority of the population.

While it's possible to be below the specified category based on your BMI, it's also possible to be above the specified category based on your BMI.

The following chart (for men) shows dots in the lower left and upper right that are classified correctly based on their BMI. The lower right shows people who are classified above where they should be and the upper left shows people who are classified below what they actually are.

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No decline in child obesity in US, despite efforts: study [View all] MowCowWhoHow III Apr 2016 OP

Obesity will remain high as long as there is HFCS in our processed foods. PADemD Apr 2016 #1

Obesity will remain high so long as the average daily calories are 3,800 Major Nikon Apr 2016 #3

Yes. Children don't play 840high Apr 2016 #14

Plastics cause obesogenic effects due to endocrine disrupting chemicals Baobab Apr 2016 #38

When 6 big bags of potato chips are cheaper laundry_queen Apr 2016 #15

Yep... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #22

Per capita we consume almost 500 calories of sugar per day Major Nikon Apr 2016 #25

Yep, and I am guilty myself... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #28

Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to a wide range of diseases TalkingDog Apr 2016 #7

blame the Doctors PatrynXX Apr 2016 #2

So you're saying all we need to do is revise our standards upwards Major Nikon Apr 2016 #5

No. The government revised the standards downwards meow2u3 Apr 2016 #35

Actually the standards are based on the WHO Major Nikon Apr 2016 #36

that's ridiculous - kids aren't getting fat because someone hurt their feelings maxsolomon Apr 2016 #11

Okay, I'm going to stick my head in the lion's mouth and take one for the team. Aristus Apr 2016 #16

Change the meaning or words and war doesn't exist Democat Apr 2016 #30

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I lived in a neighborhood with one grocery store and five corner stores/bodegas in a 5 mile radius. haele Apr 2016 #40

Attention, parents Blandocyte Apr 2016 #6

Good news for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Kraft and Frito-Lay. reformist2 Apr 2016 #8

Thanks to the megafood corporations who have gotten America addicted to their fattening poison. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #9

And I am trying to pull away from that... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #23

I don't eat much meat. It's not hard. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2016 #32

I love sweet potatoes awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #43

What a shocker with that, Hows about you loook at the culprits. HFCS Autumn Apr 2016 #10

Endocrine disrupters (EDCs)/Obesogens Baobab Apr 2016 #39

When worthless parents pack those disgusting "Lunchables" for the kids to eat for lunch in school Feeling the Bern Apr 2016 #12

The regular Lunchables are 250 calories. Indydem Apr 2016 #19

Processed food is never good for you. Feeling the Bern Apr 2016 #21

Creative movement of your goalposts. LanternWaste Apr 2016 #41

Never? awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #44

Because they contain no vegetables, fruits, or whole grains in substantial form? NickB79 Apr 2016 #47

Lunches the religious cults would be proud of are being served all over America. CIA anyone?! Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #52

you are what you eat..... noneof_theabove Apr 2016 #13

^^^^^^^ this Feeling the Bern Apr 2016 #24

I feel like I'm on the wrong site laundry_queen Apr 2016 #17

Legumes are some of the cheapest sources of carbohydrates Major Nikon Apr 2016 #27

Yes, I've tried to increase those recently. laundry_queen Apr 2016 #29

They should be a staple. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2016 #33

Lentils have the added advantage that they actually taste good! closeupready Apr 2016 #50

Society should not judge how parents treat their children? Democat Apr 2016 #31

Ridiculous strawman laundry_queen Apr 2016 #34

It's easy...calories in Vs calories out.. EX500rider Apr 2016 #45

I think lack of parental control around food intake is one factor Blandocyte Apr 2016 #46

It's not the food. It's the QUANTITY of food consumed NickB79 Apr 2016 #48

On DU, you'll never want for the condescending derision put upon busy working parents... LanternWaste Apr 2016 #42

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On average, children ages 2-5 spend 32 hours a week in front of a TV. EX500rider Apr 2016 #26

That's insane! That's almost 5 hours per day, every day of the week! NickB79 Apr 2016 #49

Bring back daily PE for K-12 TexasBushwhacker Apr 2016 #37

This B2G Apr 2016 #51