Philip® wrote:

I used to drive tractor trailer, mostly in the 12 western
states. My profession has more obese members than most other
professions. The problem is upbringing. "Clean your plate"
"Starving kids in .... " There IS an obesity problem in our
country. And the problem is spreading to other countries.
But without a doubt, the fattest states I ever traveled were
the states surrounding the Great Lakes. Good Grief! It was
a rare sight to see a woman with hips narrower than her
shoulders or men without a beer belly and/or love handles.

Also, a diet featuring salt, sugar, animal fat, and alcohol
is almost guaranteed to put pounds on the average person.

Probably due to the lack of exercise and eating often at those
truck stop resturaunts with the big portions.

BJ