Are normal-weight Americans over-fat?
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/oby.2010.103 and PMC identifier 3837418.
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Abstract
Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) 1999-2004 have recently shown the percent body fat of American adults. Average American men and women have ~28 and 40% body fat. When categorized by BMI and age, the data also show high percent body fat values, particularly in lower BMI categories. These data should make one reflect on the health status of Americans in all BMI categories and the use of these data for public health recommendations.
Medical subject headings
- Adipose Tissue
- Body Composition
- Body Mass Index