The News:
Health study eases role of weight
Experts say the estimates suggest stereotypes of body size can be misleading.
By Lindsey TannerThe Associated Press
CHICAGO — A new study suggests that a surprising number of overweight people — about half — have normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels, while an equally startling number of trim people suffer from some of the ills associated with obesity. The first national estimate of its kind bolsters the argument that you can be hefty but still healthy, or at least healthier than has been thought.
The Research:
Read the research behind this story in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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