Fatness Index Chart: Canada Vs. United States

exactly. I'm 210lb 5'10"
I'm not a body building type, I just have really broad shoulders, large legs (soccer player). float test 14% body fat

Honestly, though, I have no idea why this is. I always assumed that American health statistics applied to us as well, as our diet is pretty much the same as theirs (the amount of fast food resturants around here prove that). I suppose it could be because of a high amount of nature preservation (including hiking trails) that promote a healthier lifestyle, and near Vancouver we don't get nearly as much snow as other parts of Canada (especially the territories), which means going out for a stroll or to go jogging may be more common.

I'm actually around 25 -26 %

once i went there on vacation,. i was so self conscious of wearing my bathing suit. once i was in anaheim, however, i was the skinniest person there. here im like one of the fattest.

and the portion sizes of food at resteraunts are out of control!! a meal is enough for 3 people!

caker- i think they go by the doctors office weigh ins, or go by a couple hundred people who volunteer for a study.im in bc. there are a lot of asian and east indian people here, who are generally slimmer. plus here on the west coast, its warmer, we excercise more ( have lots of hiking and stuff) and eat a healthier diet in general ( salmon, etc)