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Can you tell me if i had a choice to be overweight or underweight what would i choose?

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Homework question?: This is an assignment from a "health teacher", right? I'm sorry that instructors are this ignorant. Neither "overweight" or "underweight" are anything more than numbers. They reflect what is going on with a person. "Overweight" may reflect lack of exercise, uncontrolled eating, hypothyroidism, Cushing's. "Underweight" may reflect hyperthyroidism, malnutrition, Addison's. Take your pick.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/10/2016

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