Why has the U.S. become the fattest country in the world?
461670
Very simply.. more fast food jonts all over the place.. people just DEVOTED to eating. Yes, it is disgusting but that is the way the U.S. is NOW
750380
Summarizing each paragraph as a simple sentence:\n\nPeople in America are fatter today than they have ever been.\n\nPundits keep trying to tie this phenomenom to a ressurgence in historical interest in the reign of King Henry VIII, who was VERY fat, but just wanted to live life to the fullest.\n\nThe author doesn't believe in the Plantagenet/obesity connection.\n\nNeither should you.
1036589
Speak for yourself.  You're to fat, lazy, and stupid to type or spell  correctly.  And your opinions reflect your stupidity and laziness.  America is the greatest country on earth.  We have done more good for the world than all other countries put together.
394607
Hi kishacheyenne,\n\n  My answer to this is to read Terry's last sentence in his response to your question. Sorry I couldn't help you out on this one. Next time ask something a little easier to answer, like how do we stop wars and bring peace to our world. I understand your anger. The average American  will just have less food on the table to feed their family, while the "fat cats" keep getting fatter!!!
1061099
Haha I am not fat or tall so thank you for saying the word "majority."  We live in fast food nation.  There are a lot of lazy people out there who eat horrible meals and too large of portions.  They don't exercise and drink 6 Cokes per day.  They drive everywhere and they don't go see the doctor.  It's cheaper to go to the Dollar Menu at McDonald's than buy fruits, veggies and fish to have for dinner... and it is quicker!
1007363
yeah, i definetely agree with you.  people nowadays are just too lazy to actually watch what they're eating...that's why everyone is getting fat.  I wish it was required to learn about how saturated/unsaturated fats affected your body, as well as proteins and carbohydrates, and just learning about the body in general.  I have taken so many classes on how things affect the body and I wish everyone would have to learn those things because it seriously makes you so much more aware of your personal health!
390969
Any religion can promote good health. The problem is, us fat and lazy Americans won't get off our butts and exercise enough. Religion has nothing to do with being healthy. That is a personal choice.
1003249
People are becoming more aware of it at least. I live in West Virginia, and its the "fattest" state. I don't see it getting much better.
1166074
America keeps getting fatter every year. It's all about our surroundings and how easy it is to access everyting with little effort. Genetics of course play a big role. Everyone keeps getting bigger so women see it and I guess think since everyone else is it's ok. When a woman says she's happy with being fat, 99% of the time she is lying straight through her teeth. Some people think they are healthy when they are fat, but that's because they don't get out and try and do "normal" things. Go try and jog a mile slowly, if you get winded within two steps your not healthy.
702015
to sell c**p food thats makes us fat!
1178448
yes, americans are fat and lazy.  They get in their cars to drive 3 blocks to the store.     Eventually, we will all have individual scooters that we ride everywhere, even inside.  Our cars will have ramps that let you drive your scooter up into your car so that you don't even have to get out of your scooter to use your car.  Eventually, over centuries, our legs will grow weaker and weaker and we won't even be able to walk anymore. Legs will become vestigal organs.  Our thumbs, however, will grow smaller and more flexible in order to be able to control the scooters better.
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These stats are from Fox & Friends Dr. Manny (I saw the show a couple of weeks ago.  It's from memory so I might be off a bit):\n\n50% of Americans are overweight.  However this includes 99% of pro athletes.  You might be 5'10", 190lbs, all muscle... you're overweight.\n\n33% of Americans are obese.  According to the WHO, 23% or more body fat.  Most linemen in the NFL.\n\n18% of Americans are glutonus.  33% body fat.\n\nHouston is the fattest city in America according to the 2000 cencus.
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Wow. Lots of excuses to be fat, arn't there?\n\nFirst, fad diets don't work. They work against the way the human body is meant to work, which is never healthy in the long run. (for example: everyone who followed that no-carb diet for a full year or more is going to end up with kidney problems within the next decade)\n\nAmericans live in a culture where food is offered as quick comfort. Foods are high in grease, fat, salt, artifical colors and flavors, refined sugars and bleached flour. Diets consist mostly of fats, with a severe lack of fruits and vegetables. Even meats, which have healthy fat that humans need, are often fried in oils or covered in gravies or sauces. \n\nHumans were not meant to survive on empty calories.\n\nAdd to the nutrition problem the fact that Americans don't have steady exercise in their lives. Compared to most countries, Americans spend a lot of time indoors. We go from bed to a car to a chair at a desk to a car to a sofa and back to bed. \n\nIn much of the world, few people would take a car 5 blocks to run an errand. In America, few people would spend 20 minutes walking somewhere they could reach by car in 5 minutes, even if they don't have anything to do afterward.\n\nSpending an hour in a gym 3 times a week doesn't make up for a lack of physical exertion during the rest of the week - and few people even do that.\n\nI heard a joke that a woman was going to have bariatric surgery. It was the only thing she hadn't tried besides diet and exercise.\n\nThe scary part is, most people would rather have surgery than be accountable for their own health and wellness. And they have no one to blame but themselves: not stress or glands or McDonalds.\n\nBut I guess personal accountability isn't an american value anymore, either.
1106433
You've got to be kidding.  The U.S. is the most gay-friendly country in the world.
400477
yeah i would say its a high number, probably something like your guess of 65 or 70%. America has such a high population of obese people... its really sad, and very unhealthy.
572739
Americans love themselves the most. We are a most selfish group of people.  So it could be any of the things you have mentioned.  We are the fattest, laziest, most entertained group of people in history.
515314
This attitude comes from being a very large well develped country, which has progressively bred a disturbing level of arrogance.\n\nBasically, America is drunk on its own hype.