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[–] kurtznnj 2 points 3 points (+5|-2) ago 

It's pretty crazy. I see here we are using average when maybe median would yield a different result? I believe that the extremes at both ends of the range are likely larger today than in the past. But yes, we are really headed down a terrible path and this country will pay literally and figuratively for it.

But I also blame the medical profession. When I go for my yearly physical and I'm 195 pounds (which is technically "overweight" according to my BMI) my doctor says I'm fine and there is no weight loss plan since the blood work is "average" in most respects.

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[–] PraiseIPU 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

plus sort by age. old people get fat and the population is aging.