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Being obese takes years off your life. Being slightly overweight is associated with best longevity.

BMIs from 40 to 44 is massively obese, not overweight.


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BigJ121111/21/2024

The "perfect" fat percentage for men when it comes to health is around the 22% range. For women it's significantly higher. (35% iirc)

I'll try to find the study/abstract later if people care.