Obese people can misjudge body size

Survey finds that many overweight individuals consider their body size normal and healthy

November 19, 2009 at 4:12 pm - More than 2 years ago

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new study has found that about 12 percent of people who are classified medically as obese believe they have a healthy body size and do not need to lose weight — despite the fact that many have high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and diabetes.