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- 11. Via: Brad Wright http://www.healthpolicyanalysis.com/2009/09/understanding-mcepidemic-of-obesity-in.html
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- Who has time? Busy lives Starting and stopping many tasks
- Instant Knowledge Instant Food Instant Communication. No instant exercise. Walking 30 minutes can not be done in 3 inside of a microwave
- Our work styles are changing. Sitting at a desk Working on a computer. Stressful with no physical relief
- Our recreation times are changing Facebook Twitter Television Video Games Internet Surfing These are good hobbies for the brain, less so for the body
- How we live is changing. We drive to work, to shopping and to the gym. We drive to the gym to walk on a treadmill.
- Here is a map showing obesity trends. Notice the western states have less obesity right now.
- Here is a map showing obesity trends. Notice the western states have less obesity right now.
- Here is a map showing proximity to fast food. Notice the western states have less mcdonalds
- Portion sizes are increasing. Companies raise prices by raising quantities. Good for business, bad for health