Brits Love Fast Foods More Than Americans

Proof that obesity and overweight are not medical problems.

"A Synovate study found that the British are the keenest fast food consumers in the world, closely followed by Americans. When asked to comment on the statement "I like the taste of fast food too much to give it up," 45% of the British agreed, compared to 44% of Americans - Canada came third with 37%...

The study found that people have inherently contradictory issues about their body weight. Many people feel better about eating a hamburger or an extra portion of pizza by accompanying their meal with a diet cola...

54% of respondents from all countries said they eat whatever they feel like whenever they feel like it. However, two thirds also said that they watch their food intake carefully and strive to be healthy - a contradiction when compared to the first phrase. Those who carried out the study say that people are torn between food as a necessary fuel and a source of pleasure."

So what do they blame?

"When asked what they thought was the main cause of obesity, 40% of all respondents thought it was food, with unhealthy eating habits, such as eating at irregular hours being a major factor, along with unhealthy food choices. 18% think obesity's main cause is a lack of exercise, 11% blame genetics, while 13% say it is because people have no self discipline."

Good for the 13% who answered the question almost correctly.

The correct answer is too many Calories in and not enough out because "people have no self discipline."

The problems are: what will they do about it and the other 87% in gross denial.