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This argument can really be filed under the "I want to wash my hands of the whole affair by stating fat people simply should eat less and it's all their fault"

This argument can really be filed under the "I want to wash my hands of the whole affair by stating fat people simply should eat less and it's all their fault" Obesity rates have soared. Inquisitive minds want to know what is driving that change? It appears to be more than simply "oh a whole new generation just doesn't have the will power of people as recently as 20 or 25 years ago" As this article points out people who are trying to lose weight and following the advice of 'experts' may have been doing the wrong thing Staying hungry eating grain bread, pastas and fruit and not satiating themselves with enough fats or proteins. Jump in and join the discussion don't try and dismiss it with a disdainful wave of the hand.

DanBC 12y ago
The reason that Americans are fat include never walking anywhere but always using their cars; and drinking huge amounts of sugared water. http://imgur.com/9Xa92tr http://imgur.com/9Xa92tr http://imgur.com/mUJsbPu http://imgur.com/mUJsbPu http://imgur.com/GxgrGWg http://imgur.com/GxgrGWg Experts have never said "eat bread" or "eat pasta" to people dieting. Are you mistaking "expert advice" for "populist nonsense"? You wouldn't be alone. Every single HN thread about nutrition contains fucking awful pseudo-scientific nonsense supported by anecdote with no actual science anywhere.
- rdtsc 12y ago
  Given how little calories exercise burn per hour or per mile and I don't see blame on walking or not being a big factor. It surely is in the popular culture. Most importantly this idea is dangerous because it is used often in the PR campaigns of processed food manufacturers. "Drink the 1L soda bottle, it is ok, because then you can walk around the block to burn it off!" kind of idea.
  - bjlorenzen 12y ago
    The act of walking itself doesn't burn very many calories, no, but it does strengthen your legs (the largest muscles in your body) which then burn more calories 24/7.

DanBC 12y ago

The reason that Americans are fat include never walking anywhere but always using their cars; and drinking huge amounts of sugared water. http://imgur.com/9Xa92tr http://imgur.com/9Xa92tr http://imgur.com/mUJsbPu http://imgur.com/mUJsbPu http://imgur.com/GxgrGWg http://imgur.com/GxgrGWg Experts have never said "eat bread" or "eat pasta" to people dieting. Are you mistaking "expert advice" for "populist nonsense"? You wouldn't be alone. Every single HN thread about nutrition contains fucking awful pseudo-scientific nonsense supported by anecdote with no actual science anywhere.

rdtsc 12y ago
Given how little calories exercise burn per hour or per mile and I don't see blame on walking or not being a big factor. It surely is in the popular culture. Most importantly this idea is dangerous because it is used often in the PR campaigns of processed food manufacturers. "Drink the 1L soda bottle, it is ok, because then you can walk around the block to burn it off!" kind of idea.
- bjlorenzen 12y ago
  The act of walking itself doesn't burn very many calories, no, but it does strengthen your legs (the largest muscles in your body) which then burn more calories 24/7.