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You have hit on the truth. In earlier times, there was limited attractions that would cause people to sit with no exercise. If you were bored, you would walk over to a neighbor's house and see it they wanted to play a round of basket ball etc. Neighbors were always involved with each other for a source of amusement. Most of it involved some form of physical activity; even if it meant things like helping mow a lawn. It was a good way to work off a nice dinner of beef stroganoff.

The kids were always physically active; playing baseball, cowboys and Indians, and etc. They would play until dinnertime and after dinner would play until it got dark. The moms would be out hollering for their kids to come home. It was time to come in and get ready for bed.

Now everyone distrusts their neighbor and the kids have nowhere to play or are afraid they will be taken by some pervert. No longer do they play until dinner time or go out again to play until bed time. Instead, they have the security behind their locked doors for mental amusements.

Some of the obesity is the natural product of an aging society. With the Baby Boom generation moving into the upper ages, there is a larger number from this demographic sector contributing to the obesity numbers.