In the 90s, in many countries, a tradition that existed at the present time — to idealize the United States — took root. The reason for the appearance of such a captivating image of overseas life is Hollywood films, in which athletic guys and slender girls are always present . But in reality, reality is completely different from Hollywood ideals. Tourists, getting to America, are in a state of shock, watching a huge number of people who are overweight. In fact, Americans are the fattest people on the planet (although this is not an official fact). They take this problem quite calmly and do not see anything terrible. This does not mean that US residents cannot be thin and unable to cope with extra pounds. Then why are Americans fat? The reason is that obesity is encouraged by environmental conditions - their life is filled with moments that provoke an increase in excess weight. The whole truth about the American way of life is in this article.
Causes of Obesity in the USA
Why are there so many fat people in America? The causes of obesity are as follows:
- The spread and increase of poverty. As a result of corporate cuts, job transfers to progressive countries, and the 2008 economic disaster, poverty has spread across the United States. You can eat healthy food, only convenience foods and fast foods are much cheaper, they are convenient to eat and easy to purchase.
- Food desert. This term refers to poor urban, suburban and rural areas in which it is not possible to eat fresh products, vegetables, grain, but there are dangerous semi-finished products. A store selling fresh and healthy food can be 15 miles from the city, while a cheap supermarket is located next to the house. This makes it impossible to eat healthy food and be in great shape, since you need to make a lot of effort.
- Around only processed foods. Even in the case of non-desert accommodation, nearby shops offer frozen corn products, which are much cheaper than fresh vegetables and fruits in the supermarket. In addition, time is of the utmost importance, since it is much faster to heat up harmful products in the microwave than to cook a healthy dish. Most Americans work 50-60 hours a week, so there is a problem of lack of free time. Thanks to processed products, they manage to save it, but on the material side, everything is not so rosy: treatment costs more, because diabetes and cardiovascular diseases develop.
- Lack of territory for physical activities. One of the first recommendations that give those who decide to lose weight - is walking in the fresh air. In the expanses of Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, there are areas in which they prefer walking, but most Americans do not like pedestrians. As a result of this, residents prefer to drive a car rather than walk.
- Constant stress. Due to the uncertainty about the constancy of the workplace, the high rate of unemployment, and a malfunctioning medical system, life becomes nervous. People who are under stress may experience overeating and obesity, but this can be controlled. Studies have shown that stress can trigger changes in metabolic processes. Even in the case of constant physical training and controlling your diet, weight will still increase.
- Lack of sleep. Back in 1950-1970, working conditions were much better than now. At the moment, Americans are working more and more, salaries are small, and less and less time is spent on sleep. If in 1960 the duration of sleep was 8.5 hours, now it has decreased to 7 hours.
Variety of food
In America, there is a huge amount of food, which is presented in various variations. Regardless of the season, it is possible to get watermelons and other fruits, only frozen. Many of them look like rubber and even unnatural. The reason is that chemicals and pesticides are used in the cultivation.
Regarding eateries and eateries, they are presented simply unmeasured amount. Any city has Italian, Polish and Chinese cuisine. A variety of eateries such as McDonald's serves residents inside, outside, and even those in the car. Such food in the USA is inexpensive, and even in the absence of money once a month a special ticket is provided. If you have money, it is better to purchase organic food that is grown without any chemicals.
Americans breakfast
Breakfast often starts with coffee, which is made in electric coffee makers. Americans eat certain cereals - with nuts, dried fruits, and raisins. A regular sandwich with sausage, ham or a bun with cream cheese and bacon can be prepared. The most popular breakfasts are cornflakes, which are consumed with milk, toast with peanut butter and oatmeal with syrup.
Lunch of the Americans
Lunch is not such an important part of the diet in America as we have, so few people spend the time and energy to cook it. Often, it includes a large sandwich and salad. Some eat guacamole for lunch - a Mexican dish that is eaten with corn chips.
American Dinner
Dinner is the most important part of an American's day. In the evening, they prefer to cook barbecue with beef, pork or chicken. In the vastness of America there are many shops that sell hamburgers, steaks, as well as chopped meat, which is enough to fry on the grill. As a complement, use sauces and various spices. Perhaps this is the reason that fat Americans are not new, as they prefer to eat meat dishes and hamburgers. In the evening!
Everyday life of Americans
The whole life of Americans is concentrated around their homes, so they are always busy with household chores. They do not go shopping every day, but make stock for the whole week. In stores, it is customary to pay by cards, not cash. Once a week, the whole family gathers at one table and discusses ongoing affairs. Teenagers work part time in supermarkets, mow lawns, distribute newspapers and sit with children. This experience is useful, because the children leave the house immediately after school.
American lifestyle
Every morning, adults go to work, and children go to school. Almost everyone drives their cars. Children can get rights at the age of 16, despite the fact that their insurance is much more expensive than an adult policy. Most Americans work eight hours a day, but there is an opportunity to work through the Internet.
Fat Americans: Life in the USA
In public places it is forbidden to smoke, and Americans drink alcohol only in the form of cocktails, where ice is much more than the liquid itself. What do fat Americans like to eat? At McDonald's, they eat most often. The population is suffering from obesity, as it is difficult for them to refuse fast foods. To get rid of excess weight, they hold sports events and various races in which even the president participates. Americans are very independent, because they are sure that everyone is a creator of fate. The inhabitants of America are very sociable, but they rarely invite anyone to their house, as they prefer to visit restaurants. Perhaps this is why fat Americans can not overcome their problem, because they can’t get used to eating normal and healthy homemade food. They hate any outside criticism, especially about politics or the presidents.
The fattest American
Emmanuel Yabrauh is the heaviest athlete, a sumoist, whose weight is 402 kg. Previously, he weighed 558 kg, but due to the death of the fattest Mexican Jose Luis Garza lost 230 kg. He performed many times in Canada, Japan, India, Poland, France, Estonia, Austria, Switzerland and Australia. Emanuel manages to maintain such a weight thanks to a visit to McDonald's, despite the fact that the sumoist should eat only rice, because this cereal gives the body flexibility and lightness. Lunch is two hours. Athletes sit near large tables, and in the center there is a vessel with a special greasy stew, in which there are pieces of marbled meat of gobies. In addition, on the table there are various herbs, shellfish and rice. It is customary to drink food with a huge amount of beer. During meals, a trainer walks around the table, who controls the eating process, and as soon as the sumoist stops eating, he is beaten. And this is the diet Emmanuel adheres to for 6 days, while he "eats" 10 thousand dollars.
Facts about the Americans
- Potato chips are a common side dish for Americans.
- Living with parents and relatives is not accepted, only in the case of a complete lack of money, at the same time in the USA they easily rent out their rooms to completely strangers.
- Americans are crazy about animals, and it's hard to imagine a family in which there is no pet.
- Americans are not superstitious.
How will the obesity epidemic end?
We figured out why the Americans are so fat. Is it possible to somehow prevent this? Experts are sure that already in 2020, Americans with confidence can be called the fattest citizens in the world. It is likely that the country will wish to abandon such an addiction and finally defeat it. Politicians are already beginning to panic that the country's economy will not be able to pay all the medical insurance of Americans who overeat to the degree of disability. Michelle Obama claims that obesity negatively affects not only the emotional and physical health of the entire generation, but also the country's economic stability.
Certain corporations prohibit the sale of instant food in their offices, while others pay a bonus of $ 500 a year to their employees if they manage to lose those extra pounds. Some states are fined $ 25 if residents don’t start losing weight. Special military training camps are being created, in which people who want to lose their weight are registered.
This fight against excess weight will last until all fat Americans look at themselves from the side and feel disgust at their reflection in the mirror and do not want to radically change their fate. Perhaps in the near future this will not happen. According to statistics, about 68% of Americans are obese.