I think so, too. There was an authoritative report recently. The latest research of Deakin University in Australia found that the body mass index (BMI) of the elderly over 65 years old is slightly higher than the normal range we usually think, and their health will be better. The so-called chubby is about the standard weight. For example, a male with a weight of 175 is around 140. This is a chubby state. A slightly chubby person appears healthier, which proves that the body fat is evenly distributed and people's various energy and heat metabolism are balanced. People's skin looks more ruddy and have more blood. If it is too thin, it will give people a morbid sense of nutrition.

Researchers in this university analyzed the physical research reports of more than 200,000 elderly people over the age of 65 from 1990 to 20 13, and found that when the body mass index of the elderly is around 27.5, their mortality rate is the lowest. However, the study found that the mortality rate of subjects with body mass index in the normal weight range of 22~23 was higher.

Body mass index (BMI) is the international standard for judging obesity. According to the definition of the World Health Organization, the body mass index is a number obtained by dividing the weight by the square of the height. Adult body mass index 18.5~24.9 is normal. If the body mass index is between 25 and 28, it is overweight, and if it is over 28, it is obese.

Old people with a body mass index of around 27.5 look slightly fat, but they are definitely not overweight or bloated, but they are often described as rich. Then why do heavier people live longer? In addition to the proof of facts, scientists also provide us with some theoretical basis.

Experts tell us that this result may be because the body needs more fat to restore its disease resistance when it gets older. Fat is not useless to health, not to mention its constant color. A reasonable intake of fat is still beneficial to health. Because many fat-soluble vitamins must be absorbed better in the presence of fat.

Therefore, it is not necessarily a bad thing for the elderly to be a little fatter. Therefore, for the elderly, there is no need to persist in maintaining the same body mass index as young people. Don't lose weight casually, especially for older women. Women love beauty all their lives and pay great attention to their body shape. However, you can stay slightly fat, but you must never make yourself fat. That's totally different. Obesity can lead to many diseases, which may be fatal to the elderly.

Of course, in matters of health care, the main principle is the principle that varies from person to person. If the elderly want to achieve the goal of health and longevity, they should make scientific arrangements according to their actual situation.