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CDC: Overweight May Not Increase Mortality Risk

1/26/2025

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In the early 2000s, CDC researchers revealed a surprising truth: being overweight may not increase mortality risk compared to those of normal weight. Dr. Katherine Flegal highlighted the harmful effects of BMI obsession, warning that it fuels fat shaming. Interestingly, some individuals can be metabolically healthy even at higher weights, challenging conventional beliefs about obesity.

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In the early 2000s, CDC researchers revealed a surprising truth: being overweight may not increase mortality risk compared to those of normal weight. Dr. Katherine Flegal highlighted the harmful effects of BMI obsession, warning that it fuels fat shaming. Interestingly, some individuals can be metabolically healthy even at higher weights, challenging conventional beliefs about obesity.