Big bones don't mean (much) extra weight “It's not going to be the difference between a healthy body mass index (BMI) and being overweight.” Some people might confuse bone size with bone density, which refers to the concentration of minerals in your bones. 3 мар. 2016 г.
What does it mean if you are big boned?
Definition of big-boned : having large bones : large but not fat He is tall and big-boned.
Does big boned mean overweight?
If you are truly convinced that you are just big-boned and not overweight, buy a body-fat scale to measure your fat percentage. Excess weight is either the result of excess fat or excess muscle, not excess bone or big bones. So, the notion of being big-boned is a big myth…
What body type is big boned?
Tall people who are over-fat are often referred to as “big boned” or “large framed.” It's fascinating, because the size of a thigh bone does not determine how much body fat is stuffed into that thigh.
Can you literally be big boned?
We've all heard people refer to themselves or others as "big boned," usually as an explanation for carrying a little extra weight. Like most cliches, it's easy to assume this doesn't exactly have a solid scientific basis, but it turns out you actually can have big bones.
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