[Old_Grouch]

IMO, carbs and sugar from processed food consumed as encouraged by the FDA Food Pyramid and anti-fat messaging has led to widespread obesity and increased metabolic problems. You add other complicating factors like sedentary life style, smoking or drinking and you will in all likelihood end up with heart issues or a stroke.

Wow, IamConservative, you think like I do. I agree exactly. The government anti-saturated fats campaign started in the '70's was a disaster! And pushing polyunsaturated oils. Diabetes and gut-related conditions exploded. Low carb high fat is the way to go! You can cut out 75% of the aisles in the supermarket.

[Sacajaweau]

Sit down jobs, computer games for kids....all play a big part in the weight department.