To address the original post:

I don't give a fig for your guilt(haha). It won't feed anyone or make anyone skinnier.

As to why American's are fat: It is a matter of how things have evolved (as I see it)

SUGAR: refined sugar being used in everything, in common everyday canned foods has a damaging effect (if you don't know why sugar makes you fat, go look it up)Pastries and sweets used to be only affordable by the very rich, but with technology, things have become cheaper and more affordable to produce I think that Hersheys was the first chocolate bar to be afforded by the masses.

FAST FOOD LIFESTYLE: Our lifestyle has become a squeeze for time. We are expected to get more accomplished in less time. This phenomena is a result of the advances in technology. Foods that are "ready to go" are not only sold in fast food joints but also at the grocery store. It's so much easier to buy something that is ready made. Unfortunately, the lion's share of these products are indeed high in fat and sugars. It's a terrible price to pay for convenience.

I'm sure that there are other factors playing upon the public in general that I am not aware of, but I think the ones I mentioned play a major part.

John Evans, your accusation that the Americans simply are gluttonous and eat too much is inflamitory and self rightous. Get off your high horse. If you're really concerned about what makes people fat gather all the facts and then do something about it rather than pointing a finger. Margo