Is Obesity Really a Big Problem in America?
However, there are sources, such as this article from Scientific American, that suggest the concern over obesity in America may be exaggerated. It certainly can be difficult to interpret the data regarding obesity, which is generally collected based on Body Mass Index (BMI), a figure calculated based on height, weight, and age. An individual with a Body Mass Index higher than 30 is considered to be obese, however, considering the fact that muscle weighs more than fat, it is difficult to know how accurate the calculations are. Still, health experts are concerned. How big of a problem is obesity in America? The most recent calculations show that America leads all other countries with just over 30% of the population categorized as obese and nearly an additional third as being overweight. In comparison to the United Kingdom, who comes in at 23% and Canada, whose obese population makes up just over 14% of the total, it would appear that weight is a concern in America. These concerns are und
