I'm staying in Hong kong and couldn't help notice the difference in body shapes. I'm an average build South African but tend to always stand out from the crowd. Is it the difference in eating habits?
2007-03-26 17:50:02 · 7 answers · asked by Coco Chanel 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Not even genetics. Food and daily habits are the best explanation. Did you know American soldier uniforms have increased in size consistently for the past 50 years? That cannot be explained by genetics, only by food (which is now enriched with vitamins and minerals) and more sports, etc. In China, food variety is good, but it is not massively enriched with vitamins, so the people there don't have the extra boost.
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2007-03-26 17:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by jao_tuanis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not only chinese people but most of asians are smaller than westeners. probably bcoz the genetic and the foods. different cultures different foods :D
2007-03-26 18:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by classy naima 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genetics, I guess. But not every Chinese is short or thin. Yao Ming is a giant!
2007-03-26 17:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by jc_tuclaud 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see a lot of tall/huge people in Korea.
2007-03-27 00:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by Reaper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all began with their genes.
2007-03-26 17:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are half alien. Thats why they are so smart.
2007-03-26 18:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by fastfreedombailbonds 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all that short grain rice
2007-03-26 17:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by HB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋