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208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources (theconversation.com)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

It's statistically way less likely.

But also anecdotally, I have seen way too many kids sustained on McDonald's or worse, and they often remain a healthy weight.

What's going on nutrient wise is hard to tell, but it's not easy to make a kid fat. You have to really impress some bad eating habits on them to make it happen.