These metrics showed the scope of the problem, and they created a basis for documenting improvement as the project progressed.

这些指标显示了这个问题的范围，它们创建了一个随着项目进展记录改进的基础。

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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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But at least scientists now have a handle on the scope of the problem.

不过，科学家们至少掌握了问题的范围。

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