Is church making you fat?
Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Nutrition & Supplements
Some say being religious improves your health. Others say it can make you fat, thus hurting your health.One 2006 study found that Southern Baptists were the most likely of religious folks to be obese. Don't blame the southern cooking, though. The study found that that outlook on life is one culprit -- serious believers tend to see God's will defining their lives, and not personal choice. Perhaps groups that frown on smoking and drinking tend to go overboard when it comes to restricting food choices. And of course, there's the issue of eating at church functions. Doughnuts, coffee, potlucks, ice cream socials -- high-fat foods are part of the culture.
There's a flip side to this argument. Men who turn to religion, rather than food, for comfort tend to keep extra pounds off. And in some circles, health is the newest form of ministry. Some churches include in their missions goals for sports and fitness. Several churches in my city even have gymnasiums and offer fitness classes and athletic programs.
What's your belief. Does church make you fat? Fit? Or somewhere in between?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Baron 7-14-2008 @ 1:56PM
I could see that in some people, having a much brighter and more positive outlook on life, due to church, would tend to have them eating a heartier meal. I would like to see the biggest concentrations of larger folks as well, since they specifically mention Southern Baptists. All of our southern states are in the much heavier ratio and I would also bet that we (I live in the "biggest" one MS) have a higher concentration of happy church goers as opposed to those in "healthier" states like CA.
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Fat Loss Blogger 7-14-2008 @ 8:52PM
Very interesting. Can't say that I had heard of this study before your post... LOL
Personally, I don't think that there's a correlation between church and physical condition.
JP
http://www.FatLossBlogger.com/
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Karlee 7-15-2008 @ 2:34PM
I think that my church makes me more fit.
We believe that you shouldn't drink alcohol, coffee, tea, or do any drugs.
This makes me healthier overall.
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