Over the years this has become a kind of caloric arms race, with pro linemen now commonly topping 300 pounds, a weight that is nearly impossible to achieve without being obese.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n At Ohio State, researchers rejected using BMI as a measurement, since it fails to consider muscle weight, and instead measured body fat and other health metrics, with a reading of more than 25 percent body fat qualifying as obese. Their findings:<\/p>\n It’s always possible that the Ohio State results do not accurately reflect the dietary situation in college football in general, but given another recent study that found retired NFL linemen also exhibit metabolic syndrome and die from heart ailments more often than other ex-players, it’s more likely that the Buckeyes are just the tip of the NCAA obesity iceberg.<\/p>\n Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of this story is that college and pro coaching and fitness staffs were already wise to the problem, and team meals have swung heavily away from fatty meats and fried foods and toward lean grilled meats, chicken and fish.<\/p>\n Judging by the OSU and NFL studies, that has not solved the problem of unhealthy player obesity.<\/p>\n (By Robert S. Wieder for CalorieLab Calorie Counter News)<\/p>\n From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News<\/a> (REF3076322B7)<\/p>\n NFL and college football behemoths playing a dangerous game<\/a><\/p>\nMeasuring up at Ohio State<\/h3>\n
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