There are some simple and reliable ways to tell and as we go along we'll explain exactly how to use them. According to authoritative medical surveys, as many as 48 million Americans are underweight. And it can ruin your children's life as well. Women who are underweight run a real risk of giving birth to undersized, unhealthy, apathetic babies, and all too many of their babies die before, during, or after birth. But that's only the tip of the iceberg.
Underweight people suffer financially too.
Many important and attractive job opportunities are off limits to them. So no matter how capable, how experienced, and how motivated a person may be, underweight slams the door of opportunity in their face. And if the health hazards and the financial loss isn't enough, the emotional suffering can be intense. Like it or not, we live in a world of expectations. Women are expected to have full rounded hips, clearly delineated breasts, full calves, and attractive legs.