In other words, while not minimizing the scope of the problem, Friedman notes that any small change in its definition can have profound consequences in the number of people who are considered obese.

他解释道，肥胖症是个“出发点”问题，也就是说，在不缩小问题范围情况下，对肥胖定义的丝毫的改变都会极大影响肥胖人口的数量统计。

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In other words, while not minimizing the scope of the problem, Friedman notes that any small change in its definition can have profound consequences in the number of people who are considered obese.

他解释道，肥胖症是个“出发点”问题，也就是说，在不缩小问题范围情况下，对肥胖定义的丝毫的改变都会极大影响肥胖人口的数量统计。

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