Tag Archives: obesity

Scary Stats

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

This is pretty concerning stuff, and not only for the US. Trends in New Zealand indicate that we are heading the same way. Of course there are a lot of people who exercise regularly, there are a lot of people … Continue reading →

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Fatapology?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Some time ago I wrote a post that took a crack at obesity and eating habits in The States. I think I may have made reference to questionable habits in New Zealand, but I doubt that I really played the blame … Continue reading →

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Hail to The Colonel and Ronald McDonald!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

…and all of those other American icons- The King, Wendy, Taco Bell, Domino and all! How do the young say it? …OMG!!! In 2010 Americans (citizens of the United States of America) ate 9 million more servings of French Friesand … Continue reading →

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DON’T CALL THEM OBESE? Don’t call them for LUNCH!!!

Posted on July 31, 2010 by

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10789553 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7914686/Tell-people-they-are-fat-says-health-minister.html I suspect that, while terribly non-PC the Minster’s suggestion is a bloody good one! I don’t think I’m fat, I think I may be a bit obese (BMI of around 25-26, I believe) but I wouldn’t consider myself … Continue reading →

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