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This study presents anthropometric data for individuals with high body mass index (BMI). Modified anthropometric dimensions were also developed to address the challenges of obtaining accurate and repeatable data for this population segment.

The prevalence of obesity affects approximately 40% of the U.S. adult population. Anthropometric data are needed to guide product design and safety, but few individuals with high BMI have been measured in available datasets.

Anthropometric data for a convenience sample of 288 adults with high BMI (≥30 kg/m²) were collected. To increase participation and minimize participant discomfort, measurements were collected at three bariatric weight loss clinics and one academic research institution.

The current obese cohort are heavier than the U.S. general population, with a difference in mean body weight of 47 kg for women and 56 kg …