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In a new study published in the Journal of The American Geriatrics Society, it has been found that overweight adults over 70 years old are actually less likely to die over a ten year period than adults who are the same age and considered 'normal' weight. The study took place in Australia, the third most obese country, behind the United States, and the United Kingdom, and started in 1996, and included 9,200 men and women between 70 and 75 years of age. The research shows that risk of death was lowest for participants who were overweight, by BMI standards, with the risk of death reduced by 13% compared with participants who have a normal weight, by BMI standards. The lead researcher Leon Flicker, of the University of Western Australia concludes that "Our study suggests that those people who survive to age 70 in reasonable health have a different set of risks and benefits,"
So, I found this article interesting because what it is saying goes against everything that everybody has been telling us about obesity. I don't really think it accurate though. I don't think BMI standards are accurate to begin with. According to BMIs, all the NFL players are obese!! Staying in shape is extremely important, and even more important as you get older because your body grows weaker and your metabolism slows done tremendously. So, you can't eat the same things you did when you were younger. It's important to eat healthy and stay active.
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