Why America is fat

changeup	Why America is fat Written 2 April 2008 4:44
From: Toronto Posts: 10 Member: 24447	2900 calories for a starter?!? It's true. Here is a list of the 20 worst foods in America. The worst was Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing. 2,900 calories, 182 g fat 240 g carbs. Astounding, isn't it? http://www.menshealth.com/20worst/worstfood.html It may be just America now, but the problem of obesity is going world-wide.

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Re: Why America is fat Written 2 April 2008 9:15

From: Tyresö
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Aye, this is nothing but insane. 2900kcal is more of a daily ~value, rather then a starter! Anyhow, I think a big part of the problem lies in peoples lack of knowledge. I know that I, for example, didnt reflect much about my eating nor the training habits. Until I acctually learned about them. That's when I realized there's alot of minor changes to be made that significant would increase my health along with my performance! I mean ppl know that a bucket of fries along with some mayo isnt really that healthy. But do they know that it contains about all the energy they need for a whole day? And the double fat required! Are they aware that it increases the chances that a thrombus suddenly strikes them? And so on... I dont know much about the education in the USA, but I know that this part is clearly forgotten in the Swedish compulsory school! Honestly I'd say that most ppl find this type of knowledge interesting, if you give them a chance to learn. So all you competent ppl out there. Help ppl to understand! Because I think this is to become a worldwide problem in a couple of decades. It pretty much lies in all our interest to try to help! Sincerely, Daniel

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