Damien and Charlotte Hall were turned down to adopt on grounds that Damien is too fat.

The couple approached the Leeds City Council in West Yorkshire, England, about adoption after they discovered that they were unable to have children of their own.

“In the letter, the council told the couple his BMI must be below 40 before the couple could be considered as potential parents because of a risk he could become ill or even die.”

Hall’s size, at 6-foot-1, 343 pounds, put him at a body mass index (BMI) of more than 42, which qualifies him as morbidly obese. Body Mass Index is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat and health risks.

“I am writing to confirm that we are unable to progress an application from you at this time. This is due to the concerns that the medical advisers have expressed regarding Mr. Hall’s weight,” the council wrote.

The couple has been married for 11 years and they said that they felt that the ruling was harsh.

“I just feel as though we were only judged on my weight and not all the other good things about us,” said Hall, 37, who works in a call center.”

“We don’t drink or smoke and we could give a child a happy and safe home.”

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