Why are there so many fat people in USA?

The logic seems impeccable: In 1980, the U.S. government officially recommended that all Americans eat a low-fat diet. The entire country ... Many people today, including legitimate scientists like David Ludwig, M.D., of Harvard University, argue that the guidelines weren't merely misguided. read more

Well there are now more fat people in India and China is catching up fast. India is going to have 40% of obese population in the next 3 years as per various researches , USA is at around 36% and China is already touching 30%. read more

"People could tell their patients, ‘When you make an effort to lose weight, it doesn't just benefit you.'" The bottom line: Healthy habits tend to spread among social contacts. So when you make a positive change in your life, it may also affect the people you care about. read more

While many people may scrupulously avoid fats, meats or alcohol, they will consume large amounts of other foods. Or they will buy foods that read"Fat Free" on the label. That huge bowl of pasta, for example, or that fat-free cake or sweetened cereal may not have much fat, but each is loaded with calories. read more