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How the Obesity Paradox Works

According to a new study released by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control, the percentage of overweight children seems to have leveled off after a 25-year increase. But are these children better off obese?

Obese people have excess body fat. Overweight people have excess body weight (weight includes bone, fat, and muscle). Generally, women have more body fat than men do. Women with… » Full Story on HowStuffWorks
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