On 23 Nov 2004 15:06:15 -0000, Gandolf Parker sayeth:
> On 23 Nov 2004, bogus@purr.demon.co.uk (bogus address) wrote:
>>
>>>>>> there are people who are genetically fat and can't do anything about it.
>>>>> Where is the fat coming from if these "genetically fat" people are not
>>>>> consuming more energy than they expend?
>>>> That is where it's coming from. Sometimes they still can't do anything
>>>> about it. Look up Prader-Willi syndrome.
>>> People afflicted with Prader-Willi syndrome are not defying the Laws of
>>> Thermodynamics, are they?
>>
>>No, but they are quite capable of ripping the lock off the fridge with
>>their teeth. They need supervision ALL THE TIME to keep their food
>>compulsions under control.
>>
>>
>>> According to their web site, the prevalence of Prader-Willi syndrome
>>> is 1:12,000- 15,000 (both .es, all races). Around 65% of the US
>>> population is either overweight or obese. How do you account for the
>>> rest of the obesity epidemic?
>>
>>Capitalism, or if you prefer, the American culture. Does just as good
>>a job of .ing up normal eating behaviour as a genetic brain disorder.
>>The difference is you can lose your job for suggesting something should
>>be done about it.
>
> Looks like we all agree that obesity is self-inficted.
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