The BMI of the United States #Infographic

Published by Web Desk Saturday, March 12, 2016

BMI or body mass index is a commonly used measurement to determine if someone is underweight, of a healthy weight, overweight or obese. As a whole, it is no surprise that Americans are growing and fast. News, media, government initiatives and health advocacy has begun to slow down the trend but unfortunately it is not being slowed down enough. The question remains to be answered, when and how (if ever) will this problem be solved?

This infographic, from the local fitness and kickboxing clubs found at 9round.com, shows the shocking trends in BMI in the United States for several different time periods. These time periods include 1988 to1994, 1999 to 2004, 2003 to 2006 and 2009 to 2012. Through these trends you can clearly see that Americans, both male and female, are getting larger. Additionally, this map showcases the average BMI per state in the United States which show shocking regional trends as well.

Infographic by: www.9round.com

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