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New Study: Koreans and Japanese Ranked World's Slimmest People
Chosun Ilbo (Conservative Daily in Korea) ^
| 5 April 2007
| Chosun Ilbo (Conservative Daily in Korea)
Posted on 04/04/2007 5:53:55 PM PDT by AmericanInTokyo
Koreans and Japanese Ranked World's Slimmest People
Koreans, many of whom are experiencing a sweeping zeal for losing weight, count with the Japanese as among the slimmest people in the developed world, a study shows. According to PopNews, a study on body mass index (BMI) released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in 2005 shows that only 3.2 percent of Koreans and Japanese have a BMI higher than 30.
A person with a BMI figure higher than 25 is considered overweight, while a reading above 30 means obesity.
The U.S. is the fattest of the OECD member nations with 30.6 percent of its population having a BMI higher than 30. It is followed by Mexico, Britain and Slovakia.
Towards the bottom of the list are Italy where 8.5 percent of the population is obese, Norway with 8.3 percent and Switzerland with 7.7 percent.
The OECD used data compiled in 2002 for Australia, Austria and Portugal, and statistics from 2003 for the rest, PopNews said.
(englishnews@chosun.com )
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Japan; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: asia; bmi; diet; fat; japan; korea; neasia; northeastasia; obesity; obesityepidemic
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To: instantgratification
It’s called “silicone” or “gel”.So? If I can touch them, then they're real.
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posted on
04/05/2007 11:29:13 AM PDT
by
sam_paine
(X .................................)
To: sam_paine
62
posted on
04/05/2007 11:29:42 AM PDT
by
The Sons of Liberty
(It's as simple as ABC - Anyone But Clinton! ( or Osama Obama))
To: The Sons of Liberty
#61.
And, “How’dya make an extra pound of fat look good?”
A: “Put a nipple on it.”
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posted on
04/05/2007 11:35:17 AM PDT
by
sam_paine
(X .................................)
To: instantgratification
The article states that this was for developed countries. The closest Africa has to that is South Africa.
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posted on
04/05/2007 11:59:24 AM PDT
by
Jedi Master Pikachu
( What is your take on Acts 15:20 (abstaining from blood) about eating meat? Could you freepmail?)
To: Jedi Master Pikachu
Good point. I guess I skimmed too quickly or didn’t read the entire piece.
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posted on
04/05/2007 12:20:14 PM PDT
by
Bigg Red
(You are either with us or with the terrorists.)
To: Bigg Red
Member countries of the OECD:
courtesy of Wikipedia. (There are external links, including to the official OECD website if you consider Wikipedia unreliable).
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posted on
04/05/2007 12:28:46 PM PDT
by
Jedi Master Pikachu
( What is your take on Acts 15:20 (abstaining from blood) about eating meat? Could you freepmail?)
To: AmericanInTokyo
This was something my mother-in-law noticed while in Italy, also. A lot of the Italians were in shape because they walked so much. Maybe some places in the U.S. this would be feasible, but I also know my city is so spread out that walking to the nearest grocery on a regular basis isn’t likely. Especially on a summer day in Arizona. (even a mile and a half in 112 degree heat is not fun)
To: RockinRight
I didn’t realize it was straight height/weight until I looked up a calculator. I was thinking there was some other factor like neck or waist size in there too. I’ll admit I have a bit of a gut, but I really don’t think I’m overweight at 6’4” 210 lbs. and like you say, someone who was muscled definitely wouldn’t be.
To: LUV W
Second Ping
Cute babes ping! BYJ Included! (You can even show your hubby if you want, LOL!)!
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posted on
04/05/2007 7:41:47 PM PDT
by
Tamar1973
(Every Thread a BYJ Thread (http://www.byj.co.kr/))
To: Tamar1973
Ahhhhhhhhhh...especially that second one! Woohoo!!!
70
posted on
04/05/2007 7:45:54 PM PDT
by
luvie
(GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
To: LUV W
I prefer the first one: images of breakfast in bed and that cute smile. LOL!
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posted on
04/05/2007 8:00:38 PM PDT
by
Tamar1973
(Every Thread a BYJ Thread (http://www.byj.co.kr/))
To: Tamar1973
:D
Wellllll....there is that, of course! LOL!
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posted on
04/05/2007 8:03:40 PM PDT
by
luvie
(GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
To: LUV W
I like subtle more than blatant! : )
73
posted on
04/05/2007 8:16:38 PM PDT
by
Tamar1973
(Every Thread a BYJ Thread (http://www.byj.co.kr/))
To: Tamar1973
...but blatant will work in a pinch! ;D
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posted on
04/05/2007 8:27:22 PM PDT
by
luvie
(GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
To: LUV W
...but blatant will work in a pinch! ;D Of course, especially when you have a thread drowing in scrawny asian girls. Have to have some balance in the Force! LOL!
75
posted on
04/05/2007 8:29:14 PM PDT
by
Tamar1973
(Every Thread a BYJ Thread (http://www.byj.co.kr/))
To: Tamar1973
I think ya out-balanced them! LOL!
76
posted on
04/05/2007 8:32:37 PM PDT
by
luvie
(GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
To: LUV W
I think ya out-balanced them! LOL! Actually I don't think I did but I could go back, but I have to have a modicum of self control. LOL!
77
posted on
04/05/2007 8:33:47 PM PDT
by
Tamar1973
(Every Thread a BYJ Thread (http://www.byj.co.kr/))
To: LUV W
16-4. I think BYJ is still outnumbered. LOL!
78
posted on
04/05/2007 8:34:42 PM PDT
by
Tamar1973
(Every Thread a BYJ Thread (http://www.byj.co.kr/))
To: Tamar1973
Ya don’t have to over-do it with him. It is quality, not quantity! :D
79
posted on
04/05/2007 8:35:55 PM PDT
by
luvie
(GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
To: LUV W
Ya dont have to over-do it with him. It is quality, not quantity! :D I imagine him shaking his head and saying, "Tamar, what am I going to do with you? Posting all these pictures of me on Free Republic all the time is getting a bit much." LOL!
I'd just reply, "Yong-Joon, you look good on either side of the camera. There's nothing to be embarrassed about!"
80
posted on
04/05/2007 8:47:33 PM PDT
by
Tamar1973
(Every Thread a BYJ Thread (http://www.byj.co.kr/))
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