You Weigh More If You Are Big Boned |
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Written by Skinny Myths Team
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SKINNY MYTH: “You weigh more if you are a “big-boned” person.
Myth.
Many people refer to themselves as “big-boned” when it comes to weight.
Larger than normal sized bones are found in people who live with acromegaly. Acromegaly is a rare, slowly progressive chronic disorder that affects adults characterized by an excess of growth hormone.
These are the only people who can rightfully claim to be “big-boned.”
Skeletal bones vary from person to person but typically account for 15-20% of body weight in adults.
The bones on a 150-lb woman will weigh about 27 pounds.
Although bones vary in density, length and size, they are proportionate to a person’s genetic makeup.
We can not really claim that our bones make us overweight!
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