Dear FRONTLINE,

I am a physician with a special interest in overweight and obesity. I wanted Steve Talbot to know that it is acceptable to have a BMI of 27 with no other health risks (eg. Diabetes, Hypertension, etc.) I think he should pat himself on the back.

Vivian Chow
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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posted april 8, 2004

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