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Why are we fat? 74% of US adults are overweight or obese. According to survey results, most Americans believe the reason for this is a lack of willpower. Here's the thing. For the entirety of human history before 1980, obesity was relatively uncommon. Further investigation reveals that now even most normal-weight people are metabolically unhealthy. In this video, I thoroughly dig through the research to reveal the leading culprits driving obesity rates in the US.
00:00 74% of US Adults are Overweight or Obese
00:16 The Cause of the US Obesity Epidemic
00:43 Normal Weight is Not Necessarily Healthy
01:01 Normal Weight Obesity
01:15 How did we end up in this situation?
01:54 Cars
02:19 Washing Machines
03:17 Dishwashers
04:10 Household Appliances
04:34 Television
04:58 Home Computers & Internet
05:13 What did we do with all this new free time?
05:35 The Rise of the Two-Income Household
06:37 Microwaves & Fast-Food Restaurants
07:01 Understanding the American Mind (Fast Food Edition)
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