Americans are fat (still)

[Jayden]

Nothing like bumping up an old America bashing thread thats been dead over a month. Huh unclean?

 

[Jayden]

Japan's New Public Health Problem Is Getting Big
Obesity Has Grown, Along With Appetite For Western Foods


According to the Health Ministry, the rate of obesity in Japanese people over age 20 is increasing in every age group except women ages 20 to 29 and 40 to 59. Men have gained most of the country's extra weight, but obesity in children also has risen significantly, from 18.9 percent in 1988 to 24.3 percent in 2005, according to a survey.

In Tokyo, the local government has started offering lifestyle coaching for obese children. At one children's center, counselors advise children on eating habits, exercise and dieting safely. The weekly program has about 50 children on its waiting list.

Story Here ----> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/18/AR2007061801466.html

Familiar Products at Japanese Supermarkets

To start this series off, I went to my local supermarket. The one that is 5 minutes away, on foot, from my apartment. It’s a chain supermarket, but it’s a typical one.

Here’s a small sampling of items that remind me of what I’d find back home (which, for me, means the U.S.):

You’ll find an ample supply of sodas you recognize: Coke, Pepsi, Fanta, Mountain Dew. If you’re a huge fan of root beer you’ll have a little more trouble though — most Japanese people find it disgusting.

Story Here ----> http://ishikawajet.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/familiar-products-at-japanese-supermarkets/

 

[Edward Twinkletoes]

And I'm getting fatter. And guess what? I don't give a fuck.

 

[Edward Twinkletoes]

According to the Health Ministry, the rate of obesity in Japanese people over age 20 is increasing in every age group except women ages 20 to 29 and 40 to 59.

Is that anything like the Ministry Of Love?

 

[ShihTzuTylenol]

I was under the impression they've been working out and eating right. Someone's been cheating on their diet!

 

[Comrad]

The Japanese level of obesity is something like 90% lower than that of Americans.

What is your point.

 

[AlmondMilk]

MJEH89, I agree Let me join you in consuming delicious, yet unhealthy food... but... I'll just have a small portion for my fix. HAHA