America is Fat

United States
October 24, 2010 11:10pm CST
In other places around the world such as England or France, the large cup size there is our small cup size here. America has the highest percentage of obesity and there are many reasons like fast food restaurants. Why do you think America is the fattest country in the world?
3 responses
jajamasorong
@jajamasorong (163)
• Philippines
25 Oct 10
Fast food, i suppose? But I am not so certain that the US does have the highest obesity right. I'm pretty much sure it's some other nation (I read about it on Guinness Book World of Record) Anyways, I hope this counts!
gloryacam
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
25 Oct 10
Maybe it's the lifestyle. Food is abundant, and work is convenient. In some countries, it's the other way around, so you can find thinner people. And, yes, maybe it has a lot to do with serving sizes. When people from our country migrate to America, and return home for a visit, they always complain that our burgers are mini burgers. Our BigMac is not really a BigMac compared to the American version.
Marty
@marty3888 (2355)
• Acme, Michigan
25 Oct 10
Yes, fast food is one thing. But along with that goes lack of physical activity. When I was growing up there was no internet, no video games. So we were always outside playing. We playhed "kick the can," which involved running around. So we ate snacks, drank Cokes but we didn't sit inside. We didn't want to.