I think it will just cause more eating disorders. Hope that's covered.

'I think it will just cause more eating disorders.'
I presume you mean anorexia nervosa, bulimia etc. But don't forget, in many cases obesity is assessed as the result of an eating disorder. So, do you think the overall number of eating disorders will increase?

Good point. But I think the borderline people, who don't have an eating disorder but are ruled overweight by the arbitrary standards, are the ones who are at risk here. So the overall number will increase, but not to the degree I was thinking of at first.

It's kinda funny to think obesity is such a big deal in a country supposedly there are so many poor and hungry people.

The poor are the fattest of all. They can't afford to exercise.

LOL.

The BMI isn't really all that great, but it's the best we have. Perhaps body fat measurements or even just tape tests would be better?

Or maybe a PT test to measure fitness? Haha. Even the skinnies would hate that!

You can't be fat due to bone. That doesn't make any sense.

I am 8 lbs overweight, but I have a 36G chest (lactating, haha). Wonder if they would take that into account? I'm pretty sure my boobs weigh at least 8 lbs.

Is there a decent boob-weighing machine out there?

Lactating will do that to you, I guess. You'll probably get rid of those 8 lbs when you stop.

I'd like to see what would happen if they had a PT test... it screams discrimination against the disabled.

I smoke cigarettes because I'm addicted to them. It's not very easy for me to quit.

Why should I pay higher healthcare than a non-smoker. Why should I be penalized?

Is there a decent boob-weighing machine out there?

There sure is! Just let me wash my hands first...I'm an expert

Well it may not be fat that you can probably notice simply by looking but it does add some weight, but its mostly a combination of bone and muscle that can make you seem larger and overweight without that much fat. My sister in law for example is a woman who is pretty big but she is more muscle and bone than fat. But if you look at her you would think she would spend more time in Burger King than anything, she barely likes fast foods and she eats somewhat healthy. I say somewhat because she isn't perfect. But then I eat way more than she does and I look skinny next to her. Same with many Black and Hispanic girls I've seen where they have big rears with skinny bodies, lots of muscle there. Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Sorry, have barely seen a white girl with a big butt, it's very rare.

I bet your mom doesn't know this, otherwise you may have to live the your whole life knowing that you know your moms chest weight. Uhhhh, just the thought of it makes me sick. LOL.

so many poor and hungry people.

Poor and hungry are mutually exclusive in these United States. Here is a link to an excellent article by Greywar showing just how well off the "poor" in America actually are.

Well it may not be fat that you can probably notice simply by looking but it does add some weight, but its mostly a combination of bone and muscle that can make you seem larger and overweight without that much fat.

Will the insurance companies use BMI or arbitrary weight tables to assess obesity? Just wondering, since I saw a weight chart saying that for my height (5' 11") I should weigh 165. Heh... I haven't been 165 since probably junior high school. Guess I'd be coughing up the extra $60 for a good long while.

lol, I am 215 right now, I am way off. It would take a miracle and a lot of nasty tasting food to get me to 165 and stay there.

I am 8 lbs overweight, but I have a 36G chest (lactating, haha). Wonder if they would take that into account? I'm pretty sure my boobs weigh at least 8 lbs.

36G?!?!?!?! Goodness gracious. Your husband must be so pleased.

Actually, when I was poorest, I was fittest. Why? Well, a lot of beans and rice, and I walked everywhere I went. When my wife and I were dating, I used to walk 3 or 4 miles to her house every day.

Better than a gym membership, if you ask me.