According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 42% of adults in the United States are considered obese.
WTF? why is this? i feel the whole "omg dont fat shame!!1!" contributes in enabling this pandemic.
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for sure, here im Japan if you're fat you'll be memed in socials.
meanwhile in other countries you cannot even call someone fat or something since you can get sued for offenses, so people cannot say these things anymore and if you cannot say something that can "hurt" someone, this someone will live comfortable with all issues that he has.
anyway, just let people live with their illusions, take the bag and learn how to profit from these stuffs.
I generalized something that happens a lot, is there a problem with that?
I think it's not hard to understand that there will always be exceptions and places where this happens less often, but it's different from Asia countries.
That was the point of what I wrote, I think it's not difficult to understand, right?
In Japan you'll be heavily memed in socials and people would tell you things directly without caring at all.
ofc, all these issues gathered is what makes a huge difference.
but nowadays people grow up with a mentality that being fat is not something to be ashamed of and you can be model or anything else
If people were already ashamed of it from the beginning, it would have a greater impact than fast foods or anything else. That's what I meant.
See, people just do not care about their lives anymore too, for example: "Smoking cigarettes can kill you" some people still start to smoke to look cool, because they care about what people thinks about them. like: "OMG I'll start cigar to be like Andrew Tate to look like a gangster." So cool ~ !
It is in that sense that I meant it. Inspiration way.
Since other people will think you're cool, then you'll keep doing that action. (Being fat in this context)
If people hate you, you'll be less comfortable doing it and will try to change since nobody wants to be bad spoken.
Still, some countries is cool to be "diverse" or more acceptable since it makes you to look cool.
I'm just giving an example and that medias really affect way more than other factors, especially in young people.
Sometimes like that for sure. People care too much about the opinion of others and their approval, other times... life is hard, it's depressing, and you realize you got sold on this dream of being an adult that isn't real... and you know that smoking is going to take years off your life, and kill you. The truly sad thing is, is that you do it anyway, and a lot of the time it's because you know it's bad, but you'd rather die in your 40's or 50's then live to 90 and see people continue to suffer. At least it is for me, not that I'm really sad or depressed anymore, but at 30 I've seen enough of life to know how truly fucked up it can be, and I don't blame people for their vices to make this journey of ours more bearable. Food, drugs, smoke, whatever.
Is what it is fam, it is, what it is... til it ain't. Some of us just ain't strong, and that's ok... just wish the world took better care of the weak instead of eating them alive, or letting them wither away.
no, it is both
many healthier foods are more expensive in stores
there are still plenty of cheap ingredients of course
but its really just a big mix of:
Almost anything healthy but pre made/processed/whatever is super expensive
people too lazy to make own food with ingredients
and also, plenty of areas in US have less low cost access to actually good high quality fruits/veggies/meat
This is extremely incorrect for the most part, I'm not saying that fast food serving sizes and the culture around quick and fast shit isn't a problem. It is, but the obesity rate in America disproportionately impacts the poor here, which is sadly a big chunk of the country. I believe the UN report on American poverty highlighted that not only is America the highest inequality gap of all western countries, not to mention a lot of other fucked shit.
"The Stanford Center on Inequality and Poverty ranks the most well-off countries in terms of labor markets, poverty, safety net, wealth inequality, and economic mobility. The US comes in last of the top 10 most well-off countries, and 18th amongst the top 21."
"In terms of access to water and sanitation the US ranks 36th in the world." In some cities and states it's literally more healthy for you to drink fucking soda then it is the local water supply.
Now, with that information and picture painted, you also have to attribute a lot of this to capitalism unfortunately. We have the highest infant mortality rate in the developed world, and we spend double the amount per capita on healthcare out of all OECD countries. So we make money off of people being sick, it's a known fact that Americans today can expect to live short and sicker lives because of our health sector and food industry. The amount of chemicals and sugar we put in every day food is mental, this is even worse for food that is supplied to food pantries for the truly poor. Combine that to the fact that "healthy food" isn't accessible to rural areas, and some cities, or the education to be healthier in general.
With all that being said it's a complex topic, with many layers, and even all of the things I'm talking about is really only some of what is contributing to American Obesity. People are fat, people make fun of fat people, and for me personally I think it's probably healthier to make fun of it then stew in depression or anger at a government that openly preys on it's people and make them heavily sick and dependent on the government to survive. That goes for most things in life, I'd rather find the humor in it then cry about it. But to state something like the OP as the leading cause to a major issue in such a fucking simple way just isn't it fam. Gotta stop being willfully ignorant about the world and educate yourself about the complexity of our reality, nothing is as simple as we wish it was.
people care more about what other thinks about them than anything else.
this causes change to actually occur.
if you get offended I'm sure you'll think about it and analyze.
It's not only about fast food cause, but because people nowadays NEED to be soft with others, you cannot say what you think and you cannot tell that someone is lazy.
When someone tells you a truth and you analyze yourself and see that it is really true, you will seek change.
In America, there are many places where it is very difficult to access healthy foods, whether that be making more healthy foods expensive, or providing them in harder to access places. Not only that but many people may not want to spend the time to cook food. I wish it were that simple that people are just fat bc theyre choosing to be really unhealthy, but as many issues in our world, it goes deeper than just that.
i don't understand the argument about healthy food being expensive for no one is saying u have to be extremely healthy bro why does it have to be either extremely ass junk food or fucking expensive sanitized healthy food ?
just cook some healthy food u mighr wanna start looking into home cooking and if American home cooked food isn't cutting it learn about other cultures food they're pretty healthy
(not towards u just generally to people saying healthy food isn't accessable)
because education based on healthy food practically doesn't exist. so most families will just eat whatever is cheapest because that's what they can afford while being poor and busy all the time (at least for those families.) esp in america where they gear more towards helping companies benefit rather than the general public, there are hella food deserts (places in which there's really only fast food places and gas stations in lower income areas) it encourages poorer families to get a quick meal since they are exhausted and (possibly) uneducated on quick healthy meals they can make. You can try to put the blame on the general public for not trying to at least learn to eat healthy, but whenever:
your country doesn't really have any healthy "national dishes" and,
many people don't have any sort of cultural influence leading them towards healthy food,
as well as people living in lower income areas where cheap and accessible healthy food is harder to acquire,
it makes the whole scenario a little understandable.
(im a healthy mf tho dw, bless my caribbean fam for our amazing and healthy food fr fr)
US food contains like 500 unknown chemicals and half the more sugar and calories,its funny because americans put pride behind their fast foods and sweets being good when in reality its just the amount chemicals and sugar etc tricking ur brain into liking it becauses they release more dopamine ,if you start eating seriously healthy you will probably realize how disgusting fast food and most sweets is
It's funny how NA started the whole culture of being open and free in an oppressed world with expressing yourself and now it's come to a point where they're the most closed. And then came body positivity where unhealthy means of living became "normal" because someone telling you to work on yourself means they're attacking you.
1) because the US is a developed country, they have quick and easy access to cheap, unhealthy, fast-food chains. fast-food industry market size is ~$370 billion by revenue. there are also approx. 200,000 fast food locations in the US.
2) people eat more calories than they burn. the normal avg calorie intake should be 2800 while those in the US consume approx 3600 kcal. only 23% of americans exercise regularly, with women exercising ~15 minutes per day and men exercising ~25 minutes per day. to contrast, ~60% people in italy exercise regularly, contributing to their lower obesity rate of ~20%.
3) americans consume too much deep-fried foods, meats (beef, pork, chicken etc), and sugary/salty snacks. deep-fried foods are high in “bad fats” such as trans and saturated fats. once you consume too much, they will just be held in your body until the energy is needed. same goes with carbohydrates, these are generally “quick” forms of energy, but any excess will be stored in your body. meats and salty snacks are high in fats and sodium which increases cholesterol levels. basically all of these unhealthy foods lead to high chance of heart diseases, cancers since they lead to huge weight/fat gain.
4) eating so much food is just normalized when it really shouldnt be. sure eat out a few times a week but once you do it so often, once or twice a day, you are bound to gain weight. restaurant food generally does taste better than homemade food because chefs add excess of certain unhealthy products (sodium, oil, butter). plus society has normalized “eat whatever you want as long as it makes you happy.” no, dont eat whatever you want unless you have ways of burning all the calories or getting more of the good nutrients to counteract the bad ones because it will heavily affect your bodily systems and functions as soon as you hit you mid-adult age. sure its fine to treat yourself as long as you can do something to maintain healthiness (this could be working out, adding more nutrients, and dont sit all day!).
++ WE CAN BE BODY POSITIVE WITHOUT ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO CONTINUE UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLES!
tldr: too much fast food, more food but less exercise, junk food, normalizing being obese is why americans are humongous !
(keep in mind some people cant control how they grow, no matter how much they cut down, this is just for the ones who cant control themselves!)
It’s a culture problem.
Approximately 4 out of 5 African American women are obese.
We have a robust welfare system that rewards people who don’t work for staying home and doing nothing. We give them hundreds of dollars a month for free food.
We popularize music that glorifies being fat.
We are a sick nation. It’s sad to see.
i agree that obesity in america is an issue, but that statistic is misleading.
4/5 African American women are considered overweight and obese, not just obese. but even then, that statistic is based on the BMI scale, which is also misleading. the BMI scale was created based on statistics involving solely white people, who tend to have less muscle mass compared to black people on average. the issue with BMI is that it doesn't differentiate between muscle vs. fat, it categorizes both under "weight". what's weird is that asian americans who tend to have less muscle and more body fat than white people on average have an adjusted BMI scale to accurately represent risk of type II diabetes, yet black people do not.
america should have a culture more centered around promoting healthy lifestyles, yes, but make sure the statistics you cite aren't misleading
https://data.worldobesity.org/rankings/
In most of asian countries its less than 5% , where as in america 36% 💀🫡
Sometimes it's not about having so much hungry, or always chosing the largest combo of fast food, etc...
As a food compulsive person (due to anxiety disorder), eating is something that helps me a lot to low down my anxious moments and feel better, but also, this is really unhealthy for me, cuz eating everytime and not so much healthy food as salad/vegetales/fruits gets me more and more weight
I'm in Obesity 1 (almost 2), but I'm not getting too much help from other "escape triggers"... Also I have nail biting compulsion, so it's kinda fucked up
average daily life of young millenial couple: both work 40hr+ weeks to afford mortgage, 1hr+ commute sitting in a car, no time to cook so you order takeout, ur exhausted on week days. basically you have to put extra effort into staying healthy because no physical activity at all is baked into the american lifestyle and our government is spineless so the most convenient and readily available food will make you obese in a week
there are real systemic problems with this country that have led to this condition but if you fat shame individuals you're doing nothing but being a shit human being
you want a serious answer? companies deliberately sell way too much food for a price thats really good. 5 bucks for a tripple fuckin extravaganza burger with, large fries and a drink? sounds like a nice deal. compare that to the healthy options with the same convenience, there is practically none relatively speaking.
Healthy options are generally not at all convienient compared to other countries where you can just go to your favorite restaurant and buy something healthy outright while in america your only real options are to either make it yourself or pay extra for what would be the exact same meal in EU.
Portions are way to big in america. when i was 14 i was there and the portion size is like 2-3 times as much as i get here in italy.
also everything is so freaking greasy there and the people also hardly walk anything per foot, u even have driving things for the supermarket ...
the least fat people i noticed in new york but mayb thats cuz alot of people in new york walk alot.
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it has very little to do with body positivity or laziness there are multiple systemic issues go into why americans are obese
so much of the food is processed and fast food is heavily advertised and convenient, so much stuff is greasy and high in carbs and saturated fat. organic options for ingredients are way more expensive, and even getting decent quality meat and fish is getting more and more expensive by the day
a lot of americans dont work physical jobs and just sit for 8-10 hours a day, combine that with an average 1 hour commute most of them spend almost half a day with no physical activity.
there are also very few walkable cities in america, most of them live in the suburbs so they cant walk to the grocery store or a shopping centre or whatever. believe it or not this is actually huge because places that are way more friendly to walking or biking have lower obesity rates.
even at a young age kids are exposed to unhealthy habits. most school lunches are largely unhealthy, education on nutrition is basically non-existent. a lot of parents dont even allow their kids to be outside alone so a lot of them stay inside and are raised by technology. which also means they dont get much physical activity.
not to mention access and cost to healthcare is abysmal for a developed country. good luck paying hundreds of thousands of dollars if you manage to have a serious side effect of being obese.
source: i lived in the us for 4 1/2 years
The statement that "oh my god don't fat shame!!" contributes to enabling the obesity pandemic is a flawed one that overlooks the complex and multifaceted nature of obesity. Obesity is a serious public health issue that affects millions of people around the world and is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, and according to the CDC, more than 42% of adults in the United States are considered obese. However, blaming the issue of obesity on "fat-shaming" is misguided and ignores the root causes of the problem.
One of the primary causes of obesity is poor nutrition. Many Americans consume high amounts of processed foods and sugary drinks, which are high in calories but low in nutrients. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, only 1 in 10 adults in the United States eat enough fruits and vegetables. In addition, a lack of physical activity is also a significant contributor to obesity. Sedentary lifestyles, long working hours, and technological advancements have all contributed to a decrease in physical activity, which has led to an increase in the prevalence of obesity.
Furthermore, genetics and biology play a role in obesity. Some people are more genetically predisposed to obesity, which can make it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight. Environmental factors also play a role, including access to healthy food options, safe and accessible places to exercise, and socioeconomic status. These factors can disproportionately affect certain populations, such as those living in low-income areas or communities of color.
Blaming obesity on "fat-shaming" is not only inaccurate, but it can also be harmful. Stigmatizing individuals who are overweight or obese can lead to further negative health outcomes. Studies have shown that weight stigma can lead to stress, depression, and other mental health issues, which can lead to poor health outcomes, including an increased risk of obesity. It is also important to note that obesity is a complex issue that cannot be solved by simply shaming individuals into losing weight.
In conclusion, obesity is a significant public health issue that affects millions of people around the world. While it is important to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles, blaming obesity on "fat-shaming" is misguided and ignores the root causes of the problem. Instead, a comprehensive approach that addresses the complex and multifaceted nature of obesity is needed to address this issue. This approach should include promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity, addressing socioeconomic disparities and access to healthy food options, and reducing weight stigma and discrimination. By taking a holistic approach, we can work to reduce the prevalence of obesity and improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
The essay I provided discusses the complexities and multifactorial nature of obesity and highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of the issue rather than solely focusing on fat-shaming as a contributing factor. It is important to recognize that the problem of obesity is a systemic one that requires a multifaceted approach to solve.
Instead of resorting to personal attacks, it is essential to engage in a thoughtful and respectful dialogue that promotes education and awareness surrounding the issue of obesity. It's important to remember that addressing obesity is a collective effort that requires empathy, understanding, and a willingness to work together to achieve our common goals of promoting health and well-being.
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honestly, ppl talking too much, but we all know that in USA ppl live eating preserved products and snacks like mcdonalds, burgerking and etc., since the united states import everything and do not has many natural things, it is kind of obvious that the obesity rate is high. For example, here in Brazil, we export a lot of natural resources, natural foods, planted and harvested, while there, this food has already gone through 300 processes. So the American doesn't even see the real food, he just sees the final product, basically. Taking exceptions.
This is coming from a college student from the South. I believe that most foods are prepared in a way that most people see it as “mouth-watering” or “good in looks”. But in reality, most of these food comes from factories that produce food in the most gruesome way possible; this essentially became the debacle of processed food and food that lack vitamins and nutrients. Knowing the amount of work it takes to prepare food with tons of grease or sugar, I knew that it was really bad to continue eating it, which is the reason why I stopped eating at dining halls and rely of making my own food or eating what my mother prepares
I think there are 2 main contributors for why americans are so fat.
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Our cities and towns are unwalkable. When you drive everywhere and walk nowhere you will burn far less calories.
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All easy ways to get food are unhealthy. Many americans are extremely overworked and don’t have energy to make a fresh healthy meal for themselves at the end of the day. Also due to America shedding traditional marital roles (not necessarily a bad thing just a contributor), most people don’t have a meal fresh made for them when they get home from work.
For example if you compare the USA to a place like japan, our gas stations almost only sell unhealthy foods, and same with most restaurants.
Https://www.instarem.com/blog/are-you-working-more-than-you-should/
USA has some of the highest working hours of any nations
What the fuck is even instarem. Find better sources.
Let's play your game and assume that the data is true. Have you ever been to any other country where the conditions aren't nearly half as good as of the Americans? But anyways, I don't think the obesity in the US is contributed by the "overworked hours".
I think it's just the overwhelming amount of unhealthy food and people's ability to purchase them irresponsibly.
I never said that it was just the heavy hours, just that it was a factor dumbass. and the fact that it is a factor is proven
I was blaming unhealthy fast food if you look at the first half of my sentence. I was simply also explaining why americans eat fast food so much.
Use your head instead of trying to tie me into shit i didn’t say.
+the blog had their source linked so idk what this guy is on https://data.oecd.org/emp/hours-worked.htm
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