This question is of interest to many.
With summer approaching, the topic of weight becomes relevant.
You have probably often heard the explanation that I am a big boned. The term big boned is not used in the medical literature, there is no such definition.
People have different sizes of skeletons, body structure, however you can not become overweight because of this. Obesity can be blamed on an inactive lifestyle, unhealthy diet, genetics, however bone thickness does not have a big, significant impact on body weight.
Keep in mind that most people transfer weight in the body through muscles, adipose tissue, organs. If you think being overweight is due to bones, you are wrong!
Yes, a person can be large, but even bone structure does not affect the weight of the whole body.
The only area that can be more or less "discomforted" due to bone size is the wrist and elbow; As a result, you may not be able to use a standard-sized wrist watch or bracelet.
The size of a human bone skeleton is determined by the size and height of a person’s wrist. If you meet these parameters you are big boned.
Women are bigboned if they have the following data:
- Less than 158 cm and wrist thickness more than 14 cm;
- 157 cm high and wrist thickness more than 15 cm;
- Over 165 in height and more than 16 inches thick at the wrist.
Men are bigboned if they have the following data:
- Height more than 165 cm and wrist size more than 16 cm.
Are you obese and need to change your diet? The body mass index will help you answer this question.
You may find it hard to believe, but due to bone size you can not turn from a healthy weight to overweight - it can only add a few (minor) pounds.
Remember, the standard skeleton in a human body of any weight is the skeletal system. Most of the body has one size of bone. A small difference is evident if you have long legs or broad shoulders.
The bone structure is really noticeable on the face. Yes, I can assure you that because of the bone structure the face can be round, big or full (as if fat).
Source:
https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/bone-joint/big-boned-not-a-reason-to-be-overweight/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/are-you-big-boned-truth_n_6075706
