Topic: Being obese might not be so dangerous

[AppleNick]

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=687278&page=1

Interesting.

[Starr2k3]

When I looked at this article there was a banner ad for Special K saying "Lose 6 lbs in two weeks!". Kinda ironic.

[SizzlinSean]

I disagree, but if it makes them feel better about themselves, go for it.

[Dragon Of Grief]

My dad is obese and he suffers tremendous health problems. He can abrely even walk. That article is baloney.

[timstapels]

80% of Americans are obese....isn't that crazy....

[Dragon Of Grief]

Uhhh, whoever gave you those facts is deadly wrong.

[super_sayian_spongebob]

80% of Americans are obese....isn't that crazy....

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If so then 3 out 5 members here is obese.  

I don't trust ABC News, CNN and FOX News are better.

[Dragon Of Grief]

Yeah, FOX is pretty reliable.

[Megan]

Umm.. I don't think it's 80%. 50, maybe. But I doubt it.

[Dragon Of Grief]

48% of America is overweight i believe while like only about 18% of them are obese.

[super_sayian_spongebob]

Well good. At least it's 15% that's okay, but 45% is pretty large, and that needs to cut down.

[Dragon Of Grief]

I am like borderline to becomign overweight I think. I am 6 ft, 180 lbs. I am not sure though.

[super_sayian_spongebob]

I'm normal. I'm neither underweight or overweight. I'm in the normal range.

[MiraclrPlz]

whoooooohoooooooooo! yeah!

[partiallynothing]

Yeah, FOX is pretty reliable.

Fox is partial to political parties and topics.

[Thomas]

The only form of obesity that is life-threatening is when the fat is around the stomach.
Fat around the legs cannot be as dangerous, since none of the vital organs are being covered by the fat.