obesity

[suntankid]

what do you think is the true major cause for americans mostly being so fat. It cannot simply be that they eat to much as most don't.

[beachbunn1986]

i tink its because all these people eat junk three or more times a day and no one excercises any one can pig out but get off the couch and go for a walk i live in one of the fattest states and it blows my mind how people can eat this way i mean really pass on the pie you just ate an entire chicken with all the sides and your just going to sit and watch tv??????????   maybe this is harsh but i see so many over weight kids it makes me sad that they will have problems due to weight .

[lanvin]

Unfortunately it is overeating and no exercise. There is a small portion of obese people that have serious medical conditions that cause obesity or on medication that causes it, however the majority is the reason stated above. Not only do they overeat but its horrible kinds of food. The portions served in American restaurants are sometimes can contain a day and half  worth of calories of a healthy serving size for just one meal!!! Think about someone eating that way 3 times a day. No wonder obesity is an epidemic.Not to mention no one exercises.

[Scout8601]

fast food, too muich sugar and portions that are waaaayyy too big.  I think most people would be surprised to see what an actual serving size looks like Plus, a lot of people live a fairly sedentary life which is unhealthy for lots of reasons.  So I believe it's lifestyle and eating habits.  People need to wake up and realize that if you take in more calories than you expend you will gain weight.  It's really simple.

[Zoelula]

Fast food as well; lots of empty calories. Some people live on that stuff.

[KORY68]

Shelf preservatives, namely high fructose corn syrup. It is in breads, cereals, and pop. All of which kids and adults eat. It is in Subway breads (except the honey oat) and all fast food breads.
And lack of movement - and I don't mean exercise. I mean, everything is automated now. Washing machines, dishwashers, vacuums, etc. And we drive everywhere versus walking. We park close to the entrances versus walking a bit.
I agree that it is not just food portions.
I believe it is the culture. The change in life pace which brought on all the quick things.