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I'm just guessing here but I think it could be due to the fact the population in the UK (like Australia) is more centralised whereas other countries you listed are less so. Then why are people in London the least obese of all UK cities? I'm sure the availability of public transport makes a...

I'm not so sure. I'm 28 years old and I can still remember the people in my year level from primary school by name who were overweight - that's how rare and unusual it was. I grew up in a low socio-economic area too.

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/08/29/1062050654902.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_sprawl#Health_and_environmental_impact https://theconversation.com/fat-of-the-land-how-urban-design-can-help-curb-obesity-6445

No, it's not cultural. Most of the UK outside of the Greater London area and a select few major cities are pretty car-dependent. Cities by rank: least to most car dependent 1 London 2 Brighton and Hove 3 Nottingham 4 Cambridge 5 Southampton 6 Plymouth 7 Manchester 8 Liverpool...

I'm not sure if you're aware but this is not something that I'm making up. There have been countless studies done that have concluded that there are many poor health outcomes associated with excessive suburban sprawl. I can post some journal articles for you if you like but I suspect you won't...

I should have worded my response better - I was specifically referring to southern Europe and parts of the east, although it would equally apply to northern European countries like the Netherlands and Scandinavian countries. The UK is a bit of an outlier in Europe. Also, many low income...

I think that's a myth, probably imported from the US or somewhere else. Especially for fast food which is very expensive in Australia compared to other places. I've made many meals where I've totalled up the cost of the ingredients and it comes to $1-2/serve. Those premade BBQ chickens are...

You misunderstand me. I said Italians like their food and don't eat tiny little servings. They are not overweight because, like most people in Europe, they live an active lifestyle. By active I don't mean going to gym regularly but that their lifestyle involves regular, incidental activity...

Since people don't like facts and are unlikely to click on the link, I've posted it below for your convenience :) Country Daily dietary energy consumption per capita in kilocalories and kilojoules (2005-07) United States of America 3,770 15,770 Austria 3,760 15,730 Greece 3,700...

Look at the link I posted. Italians eat virtually the same amount of calories as Americans.

I'd suggest Italy, Turkey and Greece as some examples to start with. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_food_energy_intake

Just to clarify, I'm not disagreeing with ok180. What I said is that overweight people in the US seem more likely to "own" it and will freely order a 500g steak in a restaurant. A similarly sized person in Australia would be more likely to order the 150g steak and then go home and eat three...

That's because wogs don't feel the need to act like they actually eat Salada crackers for lunch. Food is an important and valued part of these cultures :)

I have been there twice to four states in total (Hawaii, New York, D.C and Nevada, in case you were wondering). My experience doesn't mirror yours at all. 69% of Americans are overweight or obese. In Australia, the rate is 62%. Is it really that hugely different? There are places in Australia...

I think the surprise over the "big servings" in the US is a bit overblown. We have a higher obesity rate than them so clearly most people in Australia do eat a lot. The difference I think is that people in the US are more open/honest about it and seem more comfortable in owning it whereas over...