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The Most And Least Obese States In The U.S. ( Pics )

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The Most And Least Obese States In The U.S.
  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    The data was collected as part of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Participants were asked to report their height and weight, allowing Gallup to calculate their body mass index (BMI). A person is considered obese if they have a BMI of 30 or higher.
    In other words, THEY HAVEN'T A CLUE! The data is polluted and WORTHLESS! Someone that has a lot of clothing/gear and/or has big bones and is STRONG may seem obese while a naked person somewhat overweight may seem THIN!

    Arnold swartzegger 32.1
    jack lalanne 24.2 (as I recall, he was emaciated) He supposedly weighed only 150. If he weighed 186, he would be obese.

    Steve
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    • Profile picture of the author Kurt
      Originally Posted by seasoned View Post

      In other words, THEY HAVEN'T A CLUE! The data is polluted and WORTHLESS! Someone that has a lot of clothing/gear and/or has big bones and is STRONG may seem obese while a naked person somewhat overweight may seem THIN!

      Arnold swartzegger 32.1
      jack lalanne 24.2 (as I recall, he was emaciated) He supposedly weighed only 150. If he weighed 186, he would be obese.

      Steve

      Maybe...But all those variables apply equally to ALL states.
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      • Profile picture of the author seasoned
        Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

        Maybe...But all those variables apply equally to ALL states.
        Why not use gravity, or light, or the amount of calcium in milk?
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          Originally Posted by seasoned View Post

          Why not use gravity, or light, or the amount of calcium in milk?
          Because the people that did the survey are rational.
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          • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
            Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

            Because the people that did the survey are rational.
            You're only saying that because Colorado is high up, and less affected by gravity - hence you weigh less and your figures are skewed :p
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          • Profile picture of the author seasoned
            Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

            Because the people that did the survey are rational.
            Using a formula that assumes a certain ratio that could be way off, and relying on questions to a sample would indicate otherwise.

            Steve
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    I live in the fittest state...Although I've put on weight lately...Need to get working out again.
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  • Profile picture of the author LeeLee
    I currently live in one of the states with the least obesity. So I figure if I move to West Virginia, I will look svelte by comparison. It's all relative, really.
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    Yikes. I hope that everyone becomes healthy and fit.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    I thought for sure Wisconsin would be on the most obese list. All that beer and cheese, you know.
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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      Makes me wonder about the accuracy of all the statistics and studies done.

      Just in January I saw on the news where Michigan was in the top 5 of states for obesity. Surely we all didn't stick to our new years resolutions to eat healthy, lose weight and exercise and shed tons of poundage in a mere 2 months time!

      If that be the case, we need to call The Guinness Book Of World Records!

      Terra
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