And why is it that we don't seem to care if we are the fattest people in the world? Being the obese nation is not something to be proud of.
2006-09-10 18:21:04 · 21 answers · asked by dewdropinn 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
overeating and laziness.
2006-09-10 18:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by big-brother 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the US has become so affluent, people have more money to spend on food, as well as entertainment and travel. It seems as if the better a food tastes, the worse it is healthwise . People don't generally spend a lot of time looking at the nutritional label on each product to see what good or bad ingredients the product has; as a result they end up eating foods that are no good for them , in this instance calorywise.
2006-09-11 01:31:10 · answer #2 · answered by Shlaim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True. But the same can be said about my fellow Canadians and England.
The world in general is getting fatter. Sadly. Fast food is cheaper than fruits and veggies and many people can't afford them or are too busy.
=) Least I'm thankful to say that I am nowhere near overweight.
2006-09-11 01:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh wake up. All of the other countries that have allowed Mickey D's and other fast food chains into their nations are now suffering from the same issues as Americans are.
2006-09-11 01:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pampered, lazy, no sense of self worth, no sense of goals, want everything handed to them on a silver platter. Also, we have grown into a civilization that would rather drive half a block than walk. That can be traced back to more threats of violence walking in your neighborhood and everyone is now paranoid to step out the door.
2006-09-11 01:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by abracadabragal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many convenience foods at our fingertips, even in the grocery stores. Nobody has to work at making a meal anymore. And meals that are provided are so high in fat and are full of refined sugars and flours and so many wrong things for our bodies.
It is sad that our country has resigned itself to being this way. We need a lot of changes.
But we do need to remember to be respectful and accepting of those who are overweight. They are people too, no matter what.
2006-09-11 01:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by sistermoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technology, fast food, inactivity, complacency, laziness, depression...take away cars & computers & we lose at least 30 lbs. Close down McD's & we lose another 30. How many people take a walk & eat an apple in a day? How many drive (even 2 minutes away & scarf down a burger?...)
2006-09-11 01:27:37 · answer #7 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know..
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Scientists estimate in six years, in America, petite clothing is going to be obsolete, due to the increasing weight of Americans, larger sized clothing is becoming MUCH more profitable?
Insane. Filthy Americans, but this coming FROM an American!
2006-09-11 01:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Americans eat too many chips while at Yahoo Answers:Hello Mr. Potato head
2006-09-11 01:25:22 · answer #9 · answered by raininmyshoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the food choices we have. Anything fast is nothing but empty calories. With our life-style --eating healthy can be a chore. Plus our jobs are becoming more and more desk types--so even when we work--we really do nothing!
2006-09-11 01:29:51 · answer #10 · answered by f4fanactic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?? What do you mean, we dont seem to care? We sure do care! Turn on the TV and see how many channels talk about loseing weight. We are trying our hardest to get fat people skinny now cause we're so aware of it. There are sooo mant fat people losing weight now cause thats all you see everywhere. Shoot, now, you dont even have to excersize to lose it. Just take a pill.
2006-09-11 01:24:33 · answer #11 · answered by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋