BubberMiley Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 It's inaccurate for individual people with body frames or musculature outside the average, but when sampled across a large population these differences all average out. That's the beauty of averages.But maybe people in Hungary are, on average, more muscular. There's just as much reason to assume that as there is to assume that they are, on average, more obese. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
waldo Posted May 30, 2016 Report Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) taking a status update PrimeTime:per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control: just released - Americans are fatter than ever! (note to moderators: I couldn't link this graphic directly as it is a part of image loaded scripting within the source article) Americans are significantly fatter than Canadians - studies typically show a 1/3 versus 1/4 disparity; e.g. study: 34% of Americans are obese as compared to 24% of Canadians. Why are Americans so much fatter than Canadians? why... within the original status update, one intrepid MLW member stated the disparity was due to "freedom"! . Edited May 30, 2016 by waldo Quote
Guest Posted June 9, 2016 Report Posted June 9, 2016 why... within the original status update, one intrepid MLW member stated the disparity was due to "freedom"!. Super sized Freedom Fries maybe. Quote
Bonam Posted June 9, 2016 Report Posted June 9, 2016 Why are Americans so much fatter than Canadians? It's all those southern/central states where there is nothing to do or it is too hot to do anything. People just sit around and eat. Quote
Argus Posted June 9, 2016 Report Posted June 9, 2016 looking svelte Canada (@24.3)... er, well... looking better than some! Just don't go to Newfoundland... Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
SpankyMcFarland Posted June 19, 2016 Report Posted June 19, 2016 If only one reason could be given, I would say too much sugar. Excessive intake is apparently more important than output and sugar more significant than fat. I find I can no longer run my weight down, so what goes in has to be reduced. One other thing that helps me along these lines is intermittent fasting. Here are two examples from the UK: https://thefastdiet.co.uk http://www.thetwodaydiet.co.uk Quote ‘How small we make our worlds. Gather them in, tighten them up into little castles of fear.’
SpankyMcFarland Posted September 18, 2016 Report Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) Slightly off topic but.. Research fraud that hid sugar's role in causing heart disease was alleged decades ago and is now confirmed: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/13/well/eat/how-the-sugar-industry-shifted-blame-to-fat.html http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2548255 Interesting that a British researcher, John Yudkin, already drew the connection between sugar and heart disease in the Fifties. His findings were specifically targeted by the US sugar industry. Science and commerce are often uneasy bedfellows. Edited September 18, 2016 by SpankyMcFarland Quote ‘How small we make our worlds. Gather them in, tighten them up into little castles of fear.’
Topaz Posted September 18, 2016 Report Posted September 18, 2016 Since the US has MORE people, of course more Americans are fatter than Canadians but both, countries have this problem. Ever watched "Diners, drive-ins and dives" or in Canada "you gotta eat here" ?? Massive fat, sweet, high calorie foods and the calories on most food have to be over 3000! North Americans don't get enough exercise and the stress level can put weight on people too. 11 million Americans have diabetes and I'm sure its high in Canada. Quote
SpankyMcFarland Posted September 18, 2016 Report Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) taking a status update PrimeTime: per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control: just released - Americans are fatter than ever! (note to moderators: I couldn't link this graphic directly as it is a part of image loaded scripting within the source article) Americans are significantly fatter than Canadians - studies typically show a 1/3 versus 1/4 disparity; e.g. study: 34% of Americans are obese as compared to 24% of Canadians. Why are Americans so much fatter than Canadians? why... within the original status update, one intrepid MLW member stated the disparity was due to "freedom"! . It's pretty awful news for us too esp. when you add in overweight Canadians. Over on the right side of the country we have the 'Atlantic Advantage' when it comes to tubsterism. A German student remarked with pleasure after trying some clothes on in our local Walmart that, 'in Paris I am large, at home medium, but here, for the first time, I am small'. Edited September 18, 2016 by SpankyMcFarland Quote ‘How small we make our worlds. Gather them in, tighten them up into little castles of fear.’
Altai Posted September 18, 2016 Report Posted September 18, 2016 Due to the opposite reason why Africans are underweight. Quote "You cant ask people about their belief, its none of your business, its between them and their God but you have to ask them whether or not they need something or they have a problem to be solved." Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed The Conqueror"We are not intended to conquer someone's lands but we want to conquer hearts." Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed The Conqueror
msj Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Posted September 28, 2016 Oh, what the hell, found some nice graphics for the US population: http://flowingdata.com/2016/09/26/the-spread-of-obesity/ Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
SpankyMcFarland Posted March 11, 2017 Report Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) We North Americans are chubby. On this issue, the border doesn't matter very much. The main problem is too much simple carbohydrate. Eat less, my friends. Edited March 11, 2017 by SpankyMcFarland Quote ‘How small we make our worlds. Gather them in, tighten them up into little castles of fear.’
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