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> what the hell happened in the 80s and 90s that caused such a large jump? Video games. Cable TV. More calories. Bigger portions. Sedentary lifestyles + more
by brandonmenc 3y ago
> what the hell happened in the 80s and 90s that caused such a large jump?
Video games. Cable TV. More calories. Bigger portions.
Sedentary lifestyles + more food = obesity.
> Can we undo this so that we don't need a magic pill?
Move around and stop eating so much.
But these pills have their place. A lot of people need immediate help getting their weight down and shrinking their appetites.
- jwestbury 3y agoThis is incredibly reductive. There have been several studies which have demonstrated that even with the same calorie intake and exercise levels, western adults still weigh more than their ancestors a few generations ago. It's unclear why, but there are a number of factors which may be involved, e.g. PFAs, increased stress/decreased sleep, changes in gut microbiomes, etc.