Re: Obesity to be a big problem soon.
Obese people do seem to be outnumbering slim ones these days Jem. In my school days each class would usually have one fat kid, but now each class has several of them. In the mid eighties we took our daughter to Disney World in Florida, we were told to look out for the fat families, and was surprised to see whole families of obese people walking round the park with large buckets of Coca Cola and massive bags of crisps. Back then it was rare to see anything like that in the UK, but I remember someone saying "If you want to see what Britain will be like in twenty years time, look at America now" And I guess they were right.Re: Obesity to be a big problem soon.
I'm inclined to agree with a lot of that Robert. I Can't remember when I last saw kids outside playing 'Hopscotch', skipping, or whatever.Re: Obesity to be a big problem soon.
That is so true Robert, when I was young there was only the odd overweight kid now there are so many.Re: Obesity to be a big problem soon.
Re: Obesity to be a big problem soon.
High fructose corn syrup a cheaper way of making food sweet. Used first by American companies, they claim its the same as sugar but it isnt it causes abnormal weight gain even when the same amount of calories are consumed. Now loads of compainies use it in all sorts of foods.Re: Obesity to be a big problem soon.
I am obese, but wasn't overweight as a child. Yes, probably because I was never off my bike or out of the local swimming baths. My sons have always been slim. I never had a problem with them wanting to over eat, but I wouldn't have let them get obese anyway. I think it begins in the home and that parents need to take responsibility.Re: Obesity to be a big problem soon.
Well perhaps this is just our next evolution and we will end up with bigger brains or something. TBH I have been big all my life, would I like to be slim ? of course but guess what it's not that bad being a bit bigger than average. As long as I can work and live a happy life I think leave me alone unless you are also going to tackle other addictions like booze and exercise (also sees people in hospital BTW).Re: Obesity to be a big problem soon.
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