Obese blamed for the world's ills

LetsPlayYourWay · 05-16-2008, 03:13 PM

Obese blamed for the world's ills

Obese people are contributing to the world food crisis and climate change, experts say.

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine calculated the obese consume 18% more calories than average.

They are also responsible for using more fuel, which has an environmental impact and drives up food prices as transport and agriculture both use oil.

The result is that the poor struggle to afford food and greenhouse gas emissions rise, the Lancet reported.

It comes as the World Health Organization predicts the obese population will double by 2015 to 700m.

Transport and food policy and the importance of sustainable transport must not be overlooked
Dr Phil Edwards, report co-author

In the UK, nearly a quarter of adults are classed obese, twice as many as there were in the 1980s.

The team found that obese people require 1,680 daily calories to sustain normal energy and another 1,280 to maintain daily activities - a fifth more than normal.

The higher consumption of food has a two-fold effect, researchers said.

First of all the increasing demand for food, drives up production.

This means that agricultural processes are using more oil to meet demand, which contributes to the rising cost of fuel.

The cost of fuel is then passed on in the cost of food, making it more difficult for poorer areas to afford it.

Prices

What is more, the researchers said obese people are likely to rely on transport more and put more strain on that transport because of their mass, which again drives up prices and usage.

But the researchers said there was a solution.

Phil Edwards, who co-authored the article, said: "Urban transport policies that promote walking and cycling would reduce food prices by reducing the global demand for oil and promotion of a normal weight.

And they added: "Decreased car use would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

"Transport and food policy and the importance of sustainable transport must not be overlooked."

But Dr David Haslam, of the National Obesity Forum, said it was "stretching it a bit" to blame the obese in the way that the study appeared to do.

"Really, it is discriminatory towards obese people. They are an easy target at the moment, but I think the causes of climate change and rising food prices is much more complex."
Story from BBC NEWS:
BBC NEWS | Health | Obese blamed for the world's ills

Published: 2008/05/16 09:59:04 GMT

kamikazi89 · 05-16-2008, 03:20 PM

phil edwards knows what's up

**Hedons** · 05-16-2008, 03:40 PM

Someone will probably write a documentary about how Michael Moore is singularly responsible for causing the world's food crisis.

I can just see it now... "Fahrenheit 9 Yum Yum".

-Hedons

Human-yo · 05-16-2008, 04:08 PM

oh yeah, let's blame the fats.

the fats did this, the fats did that.

i like calling them fats.

kamikazi89 · 05-16-2008, 04:11 PM

just another day in the USA

BearsysRevenge · 05-16-2008, 04:25 PM

I'm glad to see I'm making a difference in the world.

kamikazi89 · 05-16-2008, 04:44 PM

you my friend..are part of the solution

The Rev · 05-16-2008, 05:02 PM

What about SUV's? They guzzle a shitload of fuel, and are the only cars fat people can fit in (especially if they have 2-3 fat kids as well). Plus, with the additional weight, the poor mileage vehicle gets even WORSE mileage, spewing emissions like a bulimic on Prom Night.

Oh, the humanity...supersized!

The Rev

OldMan&TheWeed · 05-16-2008, 06:40 PM

Yeah, it's the fat people.

The fact the 20% of US corn production goes to make ethanol has nothing to do with it.

LetsPlayYourWay · 05-16-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldMan&TheWeed

Yeah, it's the fat people.

The fact the 20% of US corn production goes to make ethanol has nothing to do with it.

the other 80% goes into the lardbelts of the 100+ MILLION OBESE americans.

BearsysRevenge · 05-16-2008, 07:09 PM

What are you ignorant pricks talking about?
Fat people don't eat vegetables!

Man in Black · 05-16-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BearsysRevenge

What are you ignorant pricks talking about?
Fat people don't eat vegetables!

lmao

Fat is the new Jewish.

noregretsyet · 05-17-2008, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BearsysRevenge

What are you ignorant pricks talking about?
Fat people don't eat vegetables!

indeed!

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LetsPlayYourWay YaHookan Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 44 Thanked 145 Times in 108 Posts	Obese blamed for the world's ills Obese blamed for the world's ills Obese people are contributing to the world food crisis and climate change, experts say. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine calculated the obese consume 18% more calories than average. They are also responsible for using more fuel, which has an environmental impact and drives up food prices as transport and agriculture both use oil. The result is that the poor struggle to afford food and greenhouse gas emissions rise, the Lancet reported. It comes as the World Health Organization predicts the obese population will double by 2015 to 700m. Transport and food policy and the importance of sustainable transport must not be overlooked Dr Phil Edwards, report co-author In the UK, nearly a quarter of adults are classed obese, twice as many as there were in the 1980s. The team found that obese people require 1,680 daily calories to sustain normal energy and another 1,280 to maintain daily activities - a fifth more than normal. The higher consumption of food has a two-fold effect, researchers said. First of all the increasing demand for food, drives up production. This means that agricultural processes are using more oil to meet demand, which contributes to the rising cost of fuel. The cost of fuel is then passed on in the cost of food, making it more difficult for poorer areas to afford it. Prices What is more, the researchers said obese people are likely to rely on transport more and put more strain on that transport because of their mass, which again drives up prices and usage. But the researchers said there was a solution. Phil Edwards, who co-authored the article, said: "Urban transport policies that promote walking and cycling would reduce food prices by reducing the global demand for oil and promotion of a normal weight. And they added: "Decreased car use would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. "Transport and food policy and the importance of sustainable transport must not be overlooked." But Dr David Haslam, of the National Obesity Forum, said it was "stretching it a bit" to blame the obese in the way that the study appeared to do. "Really, it is discriminatory towards obese people. They are an easy target at the moment, but I think the causes of climate change and rising food prices is much more complex." Story from BBC NEWS: BBC NEWS \| Health \| Obese blamed for the world's ills Published: 2008/05/16 09:59:04 GMT

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The Rev ~ Herban Legend ~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 11,659 Thanks: 5 Thanked 85 Times in 46 Posts	What about SUV's? They guzzle a shitload of fuel, and are the only cars fat people can fit in (especially if they have 2-3 fat kids as well). Plus, with the additional weight, the poor mileage vehicle gets even WORSE mileage, spewing emissions like a bulimic on Prom Night. Oh, the humanity...supersized! The Rev __________________ THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IN ALL THINGS IS A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH REALITY DISRESPECT INCORPORATED The Order of the Illuminati "I'd drag my balls over a mountain of glass just to hear her fart into a walkie talkie..." -Kishar R.I.P. Governor We know you're smokin wherever you are.

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OldMan&TheWeed The Old Man and the Weed Join Date: May 2006 Location: The West Posts: 1,280 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 36 Posts	Yeah, it's the fat people. The fact the 20% of US corn production goes to make ethanol has nothing to do with it. __________________ The above story is a work of fiction and any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

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