U.S. no longer the world's fattest nation?
For a while now, America's held the notorious title of Fattest Country in the World. Thanks to Australia, however, we're now in a cool second place. The nation Down Under now has a population that has a 26% obesity rate (meaning 26% of its citizens are obese), while American stands firmly at 25%.
So are we finally starting to curb our obesity issue, or are Australia's problems just more out of control than our own? Recent headlines suggest that obesity rates in America -- for women and children, at least -- are leveling off. Leveling off is a very good first step, but when 25% of our citizens are still struggling with obesity, it's clear we still have a long way to go.
No, it's not time to celebrate yet. But when we get our rates closer to those of healthier countries like Canada (14%), Spain (13%), Sweden (10%), or -- dare we dream? -- Japan (3%), then it'll be time to get out the party decorations.
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6-24-2008 @ 9:44PM
marcie0305 said...
Wow. They must be eating a lot of American food in Australia :P
~Marcie
http://feedingblackmail.blogspot.com
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6-25-2008 @ 4:28PM
rhiannon said...
HA! my first reaction to your post was to lol. but you know, you're so right. it's happening in poland too. i grew up there in the 80's (b4 solidarity) and them moved to the states. last time i went back to poland i was surprised to see overweight ppl (especially young)....and so many american fast food restaurants. coincidence?