Research from Bowel Cancer Australia shows that more than 26 per cent of people in Junee are classified as obese, having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

The healthy weight range, according to the BMI ,is between 18 and 25.

Fitness advocate and Eurongilly Primary School principal Jenny Hart was shocked to hear the statistic and acknowledges that while it might be an unfair label for Junee, more can be done to tackle the obesity crisis.

She believes the solution to the obesity problem is education and presenting healthy options for people.

"You look at the pool people purchase lollies and fried food there," she said.

"The healthy option isn't there."

Junee mayor Lola Cummins doubts Junee has any more of a problem with obesity than other towns.

"I think every town has got a number of residents who could perhaps afford to lose a little bit (of weight)," she said.

"But certainly everyone you see down the street isn't obese far from it," she said.

"Statistics are absolutely wonderful you can have them mean whatever you want them to mean.

"BMI is only one tool the medical profession uses to gauge overall health and fitness."