[instantgratification]

It’s called “silicone” or “gel”.

While there is no doubt much of the world is slimmer than Americans, BMI is not a good indicator of what is “obese”. Most pro hockey players come out as “overweight” on BMI indicators, some even as obese, but most have less than 10.5% body fat (more slows down skating ability).

I also question whether Koreans and Japanese are the slimmest people in the world. I think there are many parts of Africa where people are just as slim, but likely more muscled, hence, the BMI would “show” them to be overweight when in fact, they are not.

[Tamar1973]

...BMI is not a good indicator of what is “obese”. Most pro hockey players come out as “overweight” on BMI indicators, some even as obese, but most have less than 10.5% body fat (more slows down skating ability).

I agree with you. I think this dependence on BMI as an marker to determine if one is overweight or not is ridiculous.

[Tamar1973]

I think there are many parts of Africa where people are just as slim, ..

I can't think of a single country in Africa which would qualify as a First World, "developed" nation. That's why they aren't included in this article, IMO.

[sam_paine]

It’s called “silicone” or “gel”.

So? If I can touch them, then they're real.

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

The article states that this was for developed countries. The closest Africa has to that is South Africa.