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kola

Lifer
Apr 1, 2014
1,553
2,406
Colorado Rockies, Cripple Creek region
I guess there's a lot of stats out there regarding obesity, just pulled up one where it appears China has taken over the lead, USA a proud 2nd. Just a quickie google so it may be incorrect if anyone wants to dig deeper. I'm off to BK for their "new" fish sammich with jalapenos and steamed cockroaches!!! I'll probably eat three and get a Diet Coke with it..as I'm watching my calories. Diet Coke keeps me on my diet.


"China has overtaken the US as the most obese nation, with almost 90 million obese people. The United States is close behind with over 87 million."


 
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bullet08

Lifer
Nov 26, 2018
10,340
41,824
RTP, NC. USA
Ahh yes, good old Murica'.

Aren't we the most obese (aka Fatassed) country in the world? If so, Congrats!

A country were humans drool over, crave and consume nothing but trash - and get truly excited talking about it and eating it. An even bigger issue is raising young babies, toddlers and children exposing them to fast food and other non-foods that a parent can just pop in the microwave. Early in life, they develop their tastebuds and acquire a true liking for non-nutritional toxic garbage. These poor little kids are conditioned as soon as they can pop down a cute bunch of "nuggies." Food addicts in the makings. Give them a toy too.

I use to to work with younger guys and they would discuss McDonalds, Taco Bell, Arbys, etc. They would talk and go into detail as if it were gourmet high-end cuisine. Same for those disgusting Hot Pocket things and similar microbomb garbage packages in the frozen freezer sections..

Go to a lot of other countries where they eat REAL food, it's very different. . I've had relatives from Italy come here and they get repulsed by the trash that's here...and astonished by how many people consume it.

But Bon appetit'...

And a disclaimer needs to be added (in these newage snowflaked times) This is just one mans opinion, don't get buttsore .

edit: I'm 67 years old now and have noticed another sad thing, Not many women (or men) cook anymore. Some don't know how to cook nor do they care to learn how. I know families that eat out religiously once or twice per day. Many eat out EVERY day of the week for their so-called "dinner."

And lets not forget that nastyazz' burnt Starbucks trash that americano people wait in long lines to get overpaid sewer water.
None of our kids are overweight. All exercise daily, and cook for themselves. Occasional fast food does not cause obesity. I keep hearing "fat, dumb and stupid", but most Americans are not fat, not dumb and not stupid. As matter of we are the hardest working people. You must be hanging around wrong people. That could ruin an appetite.
 
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most Americans are not fat, not dumb and not stupid.
You’re either joking or …. You haven’t been to Walmart. There are a lot of great things about America - but our obesity rates and declining education system aren’t on the great list. It is a serious issue - but it’s nothing I can personally do anything about In terms of the overall population. Until then, order me a fried pumpkin pie with a shamrock milkshake and an order of McRibs.
 

Bassman65

Part of the Furniture Now
Nov 30, 2022
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972
Canada
I think it’s taught habits and activity levels. My kids play so much hockey they can’t pack on any fat. When they’re not playing hockey, they’re training, boxing, or at the gym. We’ve always been an active family. Consequently, the odd fast food meal doesn’t really have much of an impact.

Gotta say though, that U.S. portion sizes do appear to be larger. We went to Buffalo for a hockey tournament, and my boys marvelled at the size of a small soft drink.

Ps. I do enjoy the McRib!
 
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Lifer
Aug 4, 2019
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I guess there's a lot of stats out there regarding obesity, just pulled up one where it appears China has taken over the lead, USA a proud 2nd. Just a quickie google so it may be incorrect if anyone wants to dig deeper. I'm off to BK for their "new" fish sammich with jalapenos and steamed cockroaches!!! I'll probably eat three and get a Diet Coke with it..as I'm watching my calories. Diet Coke keeps me on my diet.


"China has overtaken the US as the most obese nation, with almost 90 million obese people. The United States is close behind with over 87 million."


 
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Dec 9, 2023
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12,053
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Meh. Never understood the cult like following for a hyper processed “sandwich” especially since I’ve got Culvers if I want fast food. Plus living in a city that has plenty of independent restaurants making very quality food for about the price, or a little more, than McDonald’s means I don’t spend my money there.

If I’m going to accumulate mass around my midsection then dog gonnit im gonna do it right.