Why are US citizens rapidly becoming more obese?

@amadeo (111956)
United States
November 7, 2018 9:48am CST
Why is this happening? When I am out and looking around I see so many. Saying to myself why is this happening
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@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Nov 18
It's not just the US. The UK, Canada, much of Europe have obesity issues. It's what we eat. Junk food tastes good and veggies suck. 100 year ago there were no fast foods and Fritos and you were happy for veggies because you were hungry. That's progress for you.
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@Madshadi (8853)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Nov 18
Not to mention the modern transportation which was not available 100 years ago made people use their legs more. Today people would take the car even for short distances.
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@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Nov 18
@Madshadi Excellent point.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
When I was in Italy they had very few there. not talking about the elders but the young people were smart and in good shape. Which I was surprise.
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@marlina (154183)
• Canada
7 Nov 18
Have you ever watched a show called "My 600 lbs Life". I just can not understand why people wait to get so big before they do something about it.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
Not sure why.Maybe some sort of sickness/?
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@andriaperry yes a good idea there.
@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Nov 18
That is my inspiration not to over eat.
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@SIMPLYD (90727)
• Philippines
8 Nov 18
That is also what is happening here. Even the children are already obese. With many burger outlets affordable compared to restaurants that offers fine dining, people opts for the burgers and fries. I think this is one reason and another is that people are now so much into just their TVs and mobiles. Not much movement anymore, even with the kids.,
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@SIMPLYD (90727)
• Philippines
8 Nov 18
@amadeo Yes, the genes.
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD also blame this on some mom and dad.
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• Calgary, Alberta
7 Nov 18
Genetically modified foods. Refined carbs and grains. They feed cows grains instead of grass.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@CaptAlbertWhisker yes you many be right on that
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@LadyDuck (454850)
• Switzerland
7 Nov 18
First they eat too much, they drink all those garbage sodas that are full of sugar, they do not move enough, always use the car even for short distance.
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@LadyDuck (454850)
• Switzerland
7 Nov 18
@moonandstars The ready made food is not expensive in the United States and it's available at any hour of the day.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@Ladyduck thank you and yes they eat too much.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@LadyDuck that is for sure.24 hours a d ay
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
7 Nov 18
People are so busy with their lives that they eat a lot of fast food on the run, That really packs the weight on.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@Happy2BeMe they need to slow down.Poor excuse eating fast food.These are the young adults not the older ones
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
13 Nov 18
@amadeo I agree
@mesbakh (2284)
• Indonesia
8 Nov 18
i think it is a global problem, in indonesia too. people do less outdoor activity, sugar, and junkfood (including snack with high calories)
@mesbakh (2284)
• Indonesia
8 Nov 18
@amadeo i have this problem too
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@mesbakh yes it is.
@Madshadi (8853)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Nov 18
It's everywhere not just the US and as others pointed out already its mostly about what people choose to eat
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@LadyDuck (454850)
• Switzerland
7 Nov 18
@amadeo You are right Alfredo, those who are saying that it's the same in the other countries, possibly have never seen how obese some Americans are.
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@LadyDuck (454850)
• Switzerland
7 Nov 18
Blame the American fast food chains that are spreading through Europe.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@Madshadi I am not sure about that.I have visit a lot of country.
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@LeaPea2417 (36261)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 Nov 18
Because they eat too much bad food and don't exercise enough. Anytime, my husband and I go to buffet restaurants, the majority of the people who eat there are fat. They heap their plates with so much food, it is scary and sad.
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@LeaPea2417 (36261)
• Toccoa, Georgia
9 Nov 18
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
Fat people love buffet.So much to ear.How pathetic this is.Oh well let me say they will die happy with a belly full. I make bad jokes.lol
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@Poppylicious (11133)
8 Nov 18
There are a variety of reasons. Lack of exercise, over-indulging, mental health issues, comfort-eating, eating without thinking due to boredom or loneliness, using a car for a journey which would only take five minutes by foot, undiagnosed health conditions, mobility issues ... It's nice to read that most of your responders have never had an issue with their weight. I have. My weight has yo-yo'd since I was a teenager. I walk a lot, my job involves being on the go, I try to eat healthily, and still I have excess baggage. Husband was HUGE and they kept saying it was fat. It turned out to be water retention due to kidney failure. Not all obese people are obese because they are lazy and eat junk food; it's cruel to generalise and tar them all with the same brush.
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@Popplicious I am talking about the young generation.Not the older ones. I do not tar them I ask myself why?
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
9 Nov 18
@Poppylicious I see many school children being obese.They are very young people.I do not blame t hem.I blame the education of the parents not cooking them healthy meal.Many are lazy and the best this is take out.Oh they do not have time.etc.
9 Nov 18
@amadeo But it isn't just the younger generation. And no, I know you weren't judging! I was just offering some different reasons for your why. :)
@just4him (303324)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Nov 18
Fast food would be number one, sedentary being another.
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@just4him. mom and dad are not educated the children there.
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@just4him (303324)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Nov 18
@amadeo That's because they are also eating a lot of fast food and it shows.
@Ronrybs (17771)
• London, England
7 Nov 18
In the UK it seems to be an explosion of fast food and that few people seem to be willing to walk anywhere when the car is parked by the front door.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@Ronrybs that is the biggest problem.They do not walk or any kind of work out
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@Ronrybs Good for you and feel much better?
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@Ronrybs (17771)
• London, England
7 Nov 18
@amadeo I got rid of my car and long while ago and walk or cycle most places
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
9 Nov 18
Lots of reasons: Poor education in school concerning diet. People know less in the kitchen than before Cheap junkfood is generally cheaper than say a fruit or vegetable tray Lack of quiet time. Life is now 24/7 and stressed. Stress adds weight gain Extra meds - the over use of medication in animals and us, has by products in foods and water types High process foods include paint thinner, wood chips, etc other garbage
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
9 Nov 18
@Daelil you left out mom and day.Not cooking and also being lazy cooking for the family.The best way out is JUNK food
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
9 Nov 18
@amadeo Oops! I thought I covered parents with people not knowing basics in the kitchen!
@Janet357 (75678)
8 Nov 18
Hahhahahha. But good thing you are not obese.
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@Jaent357 never had as I took care of myself and work out.
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@Janet357 (75678)
8 Nov 18
@amadeo yes. I wish i would be like that when i reach your age.
• Preston, England
7 Nov 18
bad diet, limited exercise and poor education on the dangers of over-indulging
• Preston, England
10 Nov 18
@amadeo yes, many parents spoil their kids with too many burgers and other junk food
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@arthurchappell your right poor education,also the parents are helping them too much.
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@GreatMartin (23678)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
8 Nov 18
Because some of us live to eat unlike you who eats to live---and play tennis!
@GreatMartin (23678)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
8 Nov 18
@amadeo My big eating days are just starting!! :O)
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@GreatMartin I used to love to eat.Since I got older lost some of my bud taste no fun. My big eating days are over.I love to eat.But when the taste is gone not fun
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
7 Nov 18
I see you have many responses here. I agree with them. Overeating, Eating the wrong foods, Lack of exercise or immobility, some might have undiagnosed health issues, ease of access to unhealthy food. It is actually cheaper to eat unhealthy, and that is sad.
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@cindiowens Plus education from mom and pop.
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• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
8 Nov 18
@amadeo And maybe education FOR mom and pop.
@db20747 (43404)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
7 Nov 18
We have all this convenience foods that are high in calories!!! I'm a junk food junkie!!! BUt I am starting to buy veggie snack packs with brocalli, cherry tomatoes, and carrots with dip!! And other healthy snack!!! And eat half the meat!!!
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@db20747 Good for you.You have to take c are of your health
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@db20747 (43404)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
8 Nov 18
@amadeo By the way, How R U feelin' these days??!!
@thelme55 (76342)
• Germany
8 Nov 18
Too much unhealthy food eaten especially junk food. Couch potatoes added to that obesity.
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@thelma55 along with their video games.
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@thelme55 (76342)
• Germany
9 Nov 18
@amadeo yes, indeed. No exercise at all.
• Cuddalore, India
7 Nov 18
Because of fast foods I think.
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@Lighnitecityabishek96 yes fast food and junk your right.Plus now working out.
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• Cuddalore, India
8 Nov 18
@amadeo I stopped eating fast food.