The average BMI (Body Mass Index - a special measure used to scale weight to height) of a 15-year-old boy is approximately 20*. In comparison the average BMI of
a typical mallard duck is 3. Clearly there is a considerable discrepancy between these two BMI values, which underlie the problems we are now facing; small ducks simply cannot cope with so much extra energy being injected into their systems.
This ornithologist was one of the first to unravel the phenomenon. Find out exactly what's going on.Blog >
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