Obesity Statistics

Mtnchk1

Top 'O the World!

posted: 7/1/2009 at 6:50 PM

http://www.obesity.org/statistics/

Colorado is still the "least obese" while Mississippi is still the "most obese"

feel kinda like they're saying the "least stupid" vs "most stupid"

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Craig S

Menace to Sobriety

posted: 7/2/2009 at 7:24 AM

I think you'll find a better correlation with education and income, or lack thereof.

Janie, today I quit my job. And then I told my boss to go f*** himself, and then I blackmailed him for almost sixty thousand dollars. Pass the asparagus.

Mtnchk1

Top 'O the World!

posted: 7/2/2009 at 7:28 AM

hmmm, as we get broker, we get fatter & dumber?

Remember that doing anything well is going to take longer than you think!! ~ Masters Group

PerfesserR

Do not attempt

posted: 7/2/2009 at 11:35 AM

And along those lines...

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Ben_1415

Hey, nice marmot!

posted: 7/2/2009 at 12:02 PM

Quote from Mtnchk1 on 7/1/2009 at 6:50 PM:

http://www.obesity.org/statistics/

Colorado is still the "least obese" while Mississippi is still the "most obese"

feel kinda like they're saying the "least stupid" vs "most stupid"

So, you're saying that obese = stupid?

By that logic, if an obese (stupid) person were to lose weight, at the point they ceased to be obese, they would also cease to be stupid. I never knew weight loss impacted one's intellect in such a way.

But yeah, obese = stupid, sounds like a great theory. You should look into getting that published.

Ben

"The world is my country, science is my religion."-- Christiaan Huygens

Doug B

posted: 7/2/2009 at 12:04 PM
modified: 7/2/2009 at 12:16 PM

MTA: betty white image deleted as the humour probably doesn't work outside "off the beaten path"

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emuporium

posted: 7/4/2009 at 6:46 PM

Quote from Ben_1415 on 7/2/2009 at 12:02 PM:

So, you're saying that obese = stupid?

By that logic, if an obese (stupid) person were to lose weight, at the point they ceased to be obese, they would also cease to be stupid. I never knew weight loss impacted one's intellect in such a way.

But yeah, obese = stupid, sounds like a great theory. You should look into getting that published.

He's saying that being the "least obese" isn't a title to be particularly proud of, because it implies you are still obese.

Ben_1415

Hey, nice marmot!

posted: 7/4/2009 at 7:18 PM

Quote from emuporium on 7/4/2009 at 6:46 PM:

He's saying that being the "least obese" isn't a title to be particularly proud of, because it implies you are still obese.

HaHaHaHaHa!

Wow. Yup, I read that completely the wrong way. Fair point.

I hearby retract all the snark put forth in my earlier post. I'll not modify it out though. I hate when people do that.

I said something stupid and will leave the record of that statement unmolested.

Furthermore, I'll not make any mention of Michael Jackson after the statement containing the word "unmolested".

Wait, damn.

Ben

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AmoresPerros

What does Tunis make?

posted: 7/4/2009 at 7:23 PM

So the next new feature we need is a way to merge two threads, so this one can now be combined with the dead celebrity thread...

It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.

WI Runner

posted: 7/4/2009 at 8:07 PM

...which will be merged with the McNair thread.

wanderlost

Get Lost :)

posted: 7/4/2009 at 9:32 PM

Isn't the socioeconomic link that higher calorie foods are cheaper, while fresh, healthy foods are expensive? Also, there seems to be an educational component, though I'm no longer surprised when reasonably well educated folks know shockingly little about proper nutrition.

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tipsy chicks

posted: 7/4/2009 at 11:13 PM

Quote from wanderlost on 7/4/2009 at 9:32 PM:

Isn't the socioeconomic link that higher calorie foods are cheaper, while fresh, healthy foods are expensive? Also, there seems to be an educational component, though I'm no longer surprised when reasonably well educated folks know shockingly little about proper nutrition.

Yep...one can get pretty full on white bread, potatoes, and mac-n-cheese. One can also get pretty heavy. Produce and lean cuts of meat can be relatively $$, especially in areas with short growing seasons.

Kirsten

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'12 Goals:

• more off-road

• gain proficiency @ CX mounts & dismounts (ie stop leap-frogging w/people who ride slower after every obstacle -- finish further up the field)

• punch Type 1 in the junk, again

Craig S

Menace to Sobriety

posted: 7/5/2009 at 10:52 AM

Quote from wanderlost on 7/4/2009 at 9:32 PM:

I'm no longer surprised when reasonably well educated folks know shockingly little about proper nutrition.

Think how lost uneducated people are in this area.

Janie, today I quit my job. And then I told my boss to go f*** himself, and then I blackmailed him for almost sixty thousand dollars. Pass the asparagus.

Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 7/10/2009 at 10:16 AM
modified: 7/10/2009 at 10:18 AM

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1909406,00.html

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I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

Doug B

posted: 7/10/2009 at 10:19 AM

Quote from wanderlost on 7/4/2009 at 9:32 PM:

Isn't the socioeconomic link that higher calorie foods are cheaper, while fresh, healthy foods are expensive? Also, there seems to be an educational component, though I'm no longer surprised when reasonably well educated folks know shockingly little about proper nutrition.

one of the highest rates of obesity can be found near the Valley in California where such an abundance of vegtables are grown (but not eaten).

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