... of obesity. Experts on obesity have consistently sought an internationally acceptable consensus measurement criteria and definition (Bellizzi & Dietz, 1999). In response, Cole and Colleagues (2000) have developed and published reference charts based on population data from six different countries. These values were statistically extrapolated from the widely accepted cut-off points of a BMI of 25 for overweight, and of 30 for ... ...

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