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Why is American food so fatty?
three big companies now control more than half of the global seed market. So when it comes to taste and nutrition, the meat, dairy, and produce we buy in our grocery stores pale in comparison to what you can get in Europe. Then there is the issue of how we prepare our foods.
What’s the fattest country?
Nauru
Global Obesity Levels
| Global Rank | Country | \% of Adult Population That Is Obese |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauru | 61.0\% |
| 2 | Cook Islands | 55.9\% |
| 3 | Palau | 55.3\% |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 52.9\% |
Why don’t more Americans enjoy cooking?
According to an extensive survey, almost half of all Americans (45\%) say they do not enjoy cooking. Safefood’s research suggests that one of the reasons for these surprising statistics is that the current generation is simply ill-equipped to prepare healthy meals on their own.
Why are Americans so obsessed with fast food?
Research published by the World Health Organization found that a rise in fast food sales correlated to a rise in body mass index, and Americans are notorious for their fast-food consumption ― such food makes up about 11\% of the average American diet.
Why are Americans gaining weight?
According to one study, only 20\% of today’s jobs require at least moderate physical activity, as opposed to 50\% of jobs in 1960. Other research suggests Americans burn 120 to 140 fewer calories a day than they did 50 years ago. Add this to the higher amount of calories we are packing in, and we get a perfect recipe for weight gain.
Why do restaurants use trans fats to deep fry food?
Trans fats give foods a desirable taste and texture. Many restaurants and fast-food outlets use trans fats to deep-fry foods because oils with trans fats can be used many times in commercial fryers.