The redneck strike again.

[bennyboy]

Actually obesity and diabetes is due to metabolic rate syndrome, caused by starches and processed carbs. If you're going to pull the obesity card don't blame meat. Blame potatoes and wheat.

I think a lof of the stuff about hormones, thyroid conditions, etc. is symptomatic of the kind of diet you're talking about. But the fact is, if you are severely overweight, you are eating too much food. And the reason that people in impoverished countries are not overweight is that they cannot get enough food. I think the average 5 year-old could take these two facts and tell you what needs to be done.