"One-third of American adults are now obese; in fact, one-third of American adults are now one-half of American adults."
- Stephen Colbert, last night on The Colbert Report
SH, I don't think being 20-30 pounds overweight would put you in the obese category. But then I'm not a physcician or expert of any sort.
Lib, you're probably right. The North American reliance on the automobile is surely a major factor -- people aren't getting the exercise they need. A couple things in diet -- fats and high-fructose corn syrup -- may be even more important. But then I'm no expert.
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4 comments:
Going to add you now. Take care.
Jason
DEBATEitOUT.com
guilty as charged. 20+ lbs overweight.
Sagacious(foodaddict)Hillbilly
Expanding public transportation in this country, which is shamefully sparse, would reduce the obesity epidemic.
SH, I don't think being 20-30 pounds overweight would put you in the obese category. But then I'm not a physcician or expert of any sort.
Lib, you're probably right. The North American reliance on the automobile is surely a major factor -- people aren't getting the exercise they need. A couple things in diet -- fats and high-fructose corn syrup -- may be even more important. But then I'm no expert.
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